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Physician conducting telehealth consultation to improve rural healthcare recruitment
How Telehealth Can Solve Recruitment, Retention, and Burnout Challenges
Rural and underserved hospitals are at a crossroads: rising demand for care meets shrinking clinical workforces, and the result is stressed staff, deferred services, and communities with fewer options. Telehealth is no longer solely a patient-access innovation. For hospital administrators, it is an actionable workforce strategy that expands the candidate pool, improves clinician well‑being, and
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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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mature female hospital administrator reviewing paperwork with a female physician
The Stark Financial Impact of Physician Vacancies on Hospitals
June 25, 2024
Hospitals
It’s not breaking news that hospitals nationwide are facing numerous physician vacancies. But do you know what even a single unfilled role is costing you? Or why you should fill it not only quickly, but carefully? What Physician Vacancies Are Costing Hospitals Amidst post-COVID burnout, many hospitals are seeing long-standing vacancies or a revolving door
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Celebrating Nurses Week: An In-Depth Q&A with Cath Lab Nurse Cynthia Sharp
May 6, 2024
Cath Lab RNs
An estimated 1.4 million Americans suffer heart attacks each year with approximately 400,000 of these being STEMIs—a severe form of heart attack that requires immediate and expert medical intervention. It’s within this high-stakes environment that cath lab nurses like Cynthia Sharp, RN, play a pivotal role, often being the first line of defense against the
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exterior of Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital and new interventional cardiology program with VitalSolution
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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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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