With the implementation of a cardiovascular information solution (CVIS), many cardiac units have experienced a drastic reduction in the amount of time their cardiologists have to spend doing tedious tasks. The collaboration between technology providers and cardiologists takes on added significance in light of a new report by The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) which reveals cardiologists will likely be under increased pressure from pediatric patients who are returning as adults.
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As with many hospital systems, managing silos of information has become burdensome and time consuming. Lack of integration and automation are two of the biggest challenges in the modern healthcare setting. Cooper University Hospital recognized that they needed to tie together a number of areas seamlessly and provide a more holistic view of the patient.
The groundbreaking enhancements that led to the creation of McKesson Cardiology EP met with praise from cardiologists and physician members of Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) alike. (Source: 
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Under healthcare reform, hospitals are being held more accountable for readmissions and greater data transparency. Many hospitals are focusing on heart attack care as a result.
It’s like the movie, West Side Story, in the battle for the CT angiography turf. The radiologist and the cardiologist are the modern day “Sharks” and “Jets” in the fight to own the market. Who will emerge victorious? Will there be a Tony and Maria to bring the two sides together? The drama is palpable; and the two sides are not playing it so cool.
Let’s go back in time… Remember when it was Friday night, and you and your family decided to watch a movie? It used to be that you had to go down to your local video store and search through the aisles: drama, comedy, action adventure, until your head was spinning. Finally, you chose one or two that you hoped everyone would like.
While doctors, in general, are in high demand, cardiologists and cardiovascular imaging specialists, in particular, are actively being recruited by a number of hospital organizations, such as the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic. The day-to-day costs of running and managing a private practice combined with declining reimbursements are pushing cardiologists to seek out hospitals as their first line of defense. Having willing recruits makes filling these critical positions that much easier.
