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The new CMS model keeping cardiologists up at night
In The NewsMay 21, 2026

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
In The NewsNov 17, 2025

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
In The NewsNov 17, 2025

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 The NewsNov 17, 2025

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 The NewsFeb 19, 2025

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
In The NewsSep 23, 2024

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 The NewsSep 23, 2024

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
In The NewsSep 23, 2024

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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