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Cardiology Practice Model: Ownership Without the Headaches
For many mid‑career cardiologists, the traditional practice choices can feel limiting. On one side is hospital employment, with its layers of oversight and limited control. Another is private practice, where you often handle administrative tasks while trying to grow the business. Another is locums work, which offers flexibility but often lacks stability, continuity, and a
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quote from Dr. Brad Serwer about avoiding being sedentary from a Parade article about cutting heart disease risk in women
Dr. Brad Serwer Shares How Women Can Cut Their Heart Disease Risk in Half, According to New Study
December 19, 2024
News & Press
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups, causing avoid complications such as heart attack, stroke and even damage to the kidney and liver and killing someone every 33 seconds.
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The Critical State of Cardiovascular Care in Rural America
December 18, 2024
Hospitals
For people living in rural America, being diagnosed with a cardiac condition truly is a life-or-death situation. There are no cardiologists working in more than 85 percent of rural counties in the United States, according to research published in the July 2024 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Further, in those
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male physician smiling inside a hospital corridor with 1099 tax forms superimposed
The Pros and Cons of Working As a 1099 Physician
November 26, 2024
Anesthesiologists, Cardiologists
Thinking about hanging out your shingle? Maybe you don’t know how to make that career transition from W2 to a 1099 Independent Contractor. But the truth is, the change could have positive outcomes – for physicians who are ready for it. Scott Carollo, MD, an Interventional Cardiologist in Omaha, Nebraska, made the switch about a
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Opportunities for CRNAs Are Expanding Across the Country
November 7, 2024
CRNAs
With a shortage of nearly 13,000 anesthesiologists predicted by 2033, many hospitals and health systems are turning to certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to continue to provide high-quality anesthesia care. There are nearly 60,000 CRNAs in practice in the United States. They are making the most significant impact on care in rural areas, where they
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Access to Cardiologists Unavailable in Half of US Counties, Reveals Study
August 21, 2024
Cardiologists, Hospitals, News & Press
This article was originally published on Fox News. To view the original article, please visit Fox News. A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) reveals a troubling fact: nearly half of counties in the United States do not have cardiologists available. This discovery, documented by researchers at Brigham
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An anesthesiologist in blue scrubs and a surgical mask adjusts an IV bag in a hospital operating room equipped with medical machinery.
A Lifetime of Learning: A Seasoned Anesthesiologist Shares How She Keeps Her Skills Sharp
August 15, 2024
Anesthesiologists
At 69, anesthesiologist Melissa Penas, MD, is the definition of “lifelong learner.” Since completing her residency in 1987, she has continued to hone her craft and expand her knowledge of medicine. For the last three decades, she’s managed the anesthesiology department at St. Bernard Hospital on the south side of Chicago. She recently stepped down
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Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital restores interventional cardiology program
November 18, 2025
News & Press
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, in partnership with VitalSolution, has resumed interventional cardiology services, bringing advanced, life-saving cardiac procedures back to Halifax County and the Southern Virginia region after a four-year absence.
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Graphic featuring a healthcare professional using a stethoscope on a patient's chest, with text discussing a study linking common viruses to an increased risk of heart attack. Includes a citation from Brad Serwer, MD, Interventional Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer at VitalSolution.
Common viruses linked to ‘dramatic’ spike in heart attack and stroke risk
November 4, 2025
News & Press
Dr. Brad Serwer, chief medical officer at VitalSolution, spoke with Fox News about a new study that finds COVID and flu raise cardiovascular disease risk for weeks after infection.
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Vital Solution cardiology and anesthesiology conference panel discussion with attendees
5 Reasons to Attend a Professional Healthcare Conference
September 8, 2025
Cath Lab RNs, Cath Lab Techs, News & Press
Whether you’re a physician, nurse, allied health professional or part of a healthcare leadership team, attending a professional healthcare conference can be a game-changer for your career. TravCon—short for The Travelers Conference—is the largest gathering of traveling healthcare professionals in the U.S. focused on nurses and allied professionals, offering a unique blend of education, networking
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