Welcome to the Becker's Healthcare podcast series. Today, we have a special guest, Eigil Samset, PhD, General Manager of Cardiology Solutions at GE HealthCare, who will be shedding light on the pivotal role of innovation in cardiology in shaping the future of hospital and health system technology strategies. Join us as we explore the latest trends in cardiology, their integration into broader technology strategies, and the exciting new, less invasive and more seamlessly connected cardiology solutions transforming the field. Eigil will also share real-world examples of the benefits and outcomes organizations are experiencing through cardiology innovation, drawing from GE HealthCare's extensive portfolio that spans the full patient care pathway and helps tell the story of the heart. Plus, we'll uncover surprising findings from GE HealthCare's recent study on healthcare needs and expectations. Thank you, Eigil, for an insightful discussion, and a big thanks to GE HealthCare for sponsoring this episode.

In this episode we are joined by Andrew Colbert, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler and a founding member of Ziegler’s Corporate Finance Healthcare practice, to discuss important trends and cardiology. Tune in to hear how technology and how systems can prepare themselves.This episode is sponsored by Ziegler.

This episode features Marc Sakwa, MD, Chief of CT Surgery, MemorialCare, Chief, CV Surgery, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute; Medical Director, Adult CV Surgery, MHVI at Long Beach Medical Center. Here, he discusses his background, top 3 biggest issues in cardiology today, how he sees heart care evolving over the next 18 months, and more.

This episode features Marc Sakwa, MD, Chief of CT Surgery, MemorialCare, Chief, CV Surgery, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute; Medical Director, Adult CV Surgery, MHVI at Long Beach Medical Center. Here, he discusses his background, top 3 biggest issues in cardiology today, how he sees heart care evolving over the next 18 months, and more.

Dr. Joseph Craft, Cardiologist and President of Medical Staff at St. Luke's Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss his background & pride in his organization, biggest issues he's following in cardiology today, how he sees heart care evolving over the next 18 months, current nerves and excitements, and more.

  In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jim Melton, Vascular Surgeon and Cofounder of the Cardiovascular Health Clinic to discuss private equity investments in healthcare and how they have skyrocketed – especially in ambulatory surgery centers. Tune in to hear about how cardiology is expected to be the next enticing investment! This episode is sponsored by Philips OBL and ASC Solutions – SymphonySuite.  

Dr. Ryan Madder, Section Chief of Interventional Cardiology & Medical Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI joins the podcast to discuss his work in telerobotic surgery, how it could close gaps in access to care, the opportunities and risks of physicians adopting telerobotic surgery, and advice he has for surgeons who are on the fence about it.

Dr. Avni Thakore, a Cardiologist and President of Catholic Health Physician Partners, joins the podcast to discuss her background, the top 3 biggest issues in cardiology she’s keeping an eye on today, how she sees healthcare evolving over the next 18 months, and current nerves and excitements.  

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ed Wu, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Recora, and Terry Rogers, President of Pritikin ICR, to discuss what big challenges health system leaders are facing, where revenue and volume comes from for cardiac services, how cardiac rehabilitation fits into the cardiovascular service line and a lot more.This episode is sponsored by Recora and Pritikin ICR.

Dr. Khurram Nasir, Division Chief of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, joins the podcast to discuss his background, top 3 biggest issues in cardiology today, how heart care will evolve over the next 18 months, and today's nerves and excitements.

Dr. Gul Dadlani, the Division Chief of Cardiology at Nemours Children's Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss his background, top 3 biggest issues in cardiology today, how he sees heart care evolving over the next year and a half, and current nerves and excitements.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ralph J. Riello III, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cardiorenal & Metabolism, Yale School of Medicine, and Dr. Nihar Desai, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Yale School of Medicine, Vice Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine, to discuss the key findings from the PROMPT-Lipid Trial.The PROMPT-LIPID trial was designed to evaluate whether automated electronic alerts with guideline-based recommendations can help improve the management of hyperlipidemia among patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease at very high risk for cardiovascular events.This episode is sponsored by Amgen.

In this episode we discuss advanced heart failure and the CTVSA Heart Failure practice with Dr. William Cotts and Dr. Christopher Sciamanna. Tune in to learn about their experience caring for heart failure patients, medications used for treatment, and more.This episode is sponsored by CTVSA

  This episode features Dr. Hemal Gada, President at Heart and Vascular Institute & Medical Director of the Structural Heart Program at UPMC in Central Pa., joins the podcast to discuss a holistic approach to managing heart health.  

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nezar Falluji, System Physician Vice President - National Cardiovascular Services Line at CommonSpirit Health & Medical Director - Structural Heart Program at CHI Saint Joseph Hospital, to discuss supply costs, reimbursement & staffing challenges health systems are facing today, the shift toward ambulatory surgical centers, his excitement for new innovative technologies in cardiovascular care, and more.

This episode features Lindsey Thompson, Network Director of Cardiovascular Programs at Honor Health. Here, she discusses what led her to administrative leadership, how she foresees cardiovascular care evolving in the future, the importance of personalized care, and more.

This episode features Dr. Jorge Saucedo, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Director of the Heart & Vascular Service Lines at Froedtert Health. Here, he discusses challenges surrounding labor costs & equitable access to care, how he sees heart health evolving in the months to come, innovation in cardiology, and more.

In this episode, we are joined by Gordon Wesley, DBA, FACHE, Vice President at AdventHealth Heart, Lung, & Vascular Institute, to discuss his background, his focus on increasing access to care & health equity, re establishing stability & competition coming out of the pandemic, and more.

This episode features Dr. Cary Passik, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. Here, he discusses his background, the top issues in cardiology today, how heart health is evolving, and much more.