Plus: UVA Health opens state’s 1st robotic heart surgery program

August 25, 2026

1. 22% of cardiologists say their health is a ‘top priority’: 15 things to know Full story

2. 517 top hospitals for heart attack care: US News Full story

3. Half of referrals came in for the wrong specialist. AI now finds the right clinical fit and books 84% end to end. See how one specialty group automated referral routing.

 

4. Children’s National cardiac critical care chief tapped for endowed professorship Full story

5. No adverse events in 2 years: A Banner hospital’s bet on cardiac prehab Full story

6. UVA Health opens state’s 1st robotic heart surgery program Full story

 

7. Surgery has better outcomes than TAVR for some patients: 6 study notes Full story

8. Florida heart center 1st to use green blood tech to improve bypass results Full story

9. A year later, HHS isn’t tracking RFK Jr.’s ‘every American’ wearables goal Full story

10. TGH Brooksville completes 1st cardiothoracic procedure Full story

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

11. 1,000 ASC leaders, 200+ speakers and 60+ sessions across three days. Becker’s 31st Annual ASC Meeting: The Business & Operations of ASCs convenes Oct. 29-31 in Chicago. Apply to attend as a reviewer here.

12. Lee Health and Mercy leaders share how cardiology teams are preparing for CMS’ mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model in this webinar.

13. New report: Where rare cardiac disease pathways break down — and how to bridge them — here.

14. Becker’s late-August webinar lineup: patient safety, referral intake, AI trust and supply chain data. See the sessions here.

 

 

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