Vital Insights
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The Critical State of Cardiovascular Care in Rural America
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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The Critical Role of Cardiology and Prevention During American Heart Month
VitalSolution leads the way during American Heart Month, a period dedicated to enhancing our understanding and commitment to heart health. It’s an opportunity for us to highlight the significant impact of heart disease, the leading cause of death in America, and to applaud the dedication and innovation of cardiologists and cardiac health professionals in their
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Celebrating Physician Anesthesiologists Week: Q&A with Dr. LaKesha Legree
Despite an estimated 33,500 anesthesiologists in practice in the United States, some regions of the country face a shortage. This Physician Anesthesiologists Week, we’re celebrating these dedicated members of the medical team who are uniquely qualified to lead patient care. We are honored to feature anesthesiologist LaKesha Legree, MD, who practices with VitalSolution at Samaritan
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Dr. John Vazquez Highlights Critical Shortage and Aging Workforce of Anesthesiologists in the U.S.
Primary care physicians are not the only doctors in short supply. Dr. John Vazquez, chief medical officer, Anesthesiology at VitalSolution, an Ingenovis Health Company, says there is a growing shortage of anesthesiologists, creating a slowdown in surgical procedures.
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