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The new CMS model keeping cardiologists up at night
Dr. Ilan Kedan weighs in on CMS's new mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model, warning that shifting risk and care-coordination burden onto specialists — without addressing existing access gaps — could push cardiologists out of Medicare and further limit patient access.
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What an aging population means for cardiology's future
Dr. Ilan Kedan of Cedars-Sinai highlights how an aging U.S. population is driving higher demand for cardiology services, increasing case complexity and imaging needs, and placing pressure on patient access — underscoring the need for innovation and workforce development.
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How to sustain the cardiology workforce, per 9 leaders
Dr. Ilan Kedan highlights the importance of supporting physicians at every career stage while reducing workload intensity to ensure long-term retention and timely patient access.
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Will ChatGPT Replace Your Doctor? A Beverly Hills Cardiologist Weighs In
In this episode, Kurt (The CyberGuy) visits Dr. Ilan Kedan's futuristic office to discuss how AI is influencing medical practice, whether ChatGPT could replace medical care, and if wearable tech is effective.
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Huge Breakthrough in Heart Health — Peak Performance Podcast
In Episode 181 of the Peak Performance Life Podcast, Dr. Kedan discusses recent advancements in heart health, including ultrasound cardiology exams and lifestyle changes that can have a significant impact.
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What cardiologists make of new heart guidelines
Dr. Ilan Kedan commends the American College of Cardiology's efforts to introduce remote patient management — but raises concerns about data overload and its impact on the physician-patient relationship.
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How Portable Ultrasounds Save Lives — Live Well & Thrive with Mike Torchia
In Episode 40 of Live Well & Thrive with Mike Torchia, Dr. Ilan Kedan discusses bringing state-of-the-art portable ultrasound technology directly to the patient.
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Ilan Kedan, MD on the Vave Health Educast — Episode 11: The Benefits of POCUS
An interview between Dr. Ilan Kedan and Dr. Renee Dversdal, Chief Medical Officer at Vave Health and Professor of Medicine at OHSU, on enhancing clinical assessment with portable ultrasound.
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Point of View
Expert insights on heart health from Dr. Kedan — published as long-form articles in our journal.
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I Trust Dr. Kedan with my Heart
After years of frustration with outdated healthcare experiences, a recommendation led me to Dr. Kedan — a cardiologist who truly stands apart.
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Dr. Kedan's Holistic Approach to my Cardiology Care
With a long family history of heart disease and decades in healthcare PR, Roger has seen how impersonal medicine can be. But Dr. Kedan is different.
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