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04/02/2026

Stopping GLP-1 medications erodes heart health benefits faster than expected.

A new study followed more than 333,000 veterans with type 2 diabetes for three years. Patients who took GLP-1s continuously had an 18% reduction in cardiovascular risk.

But stopping for six months raised risk by 4%. Stopping for a year raised it to 14%.

Dr. Brad Serwer, VitalSolution's Chief Medical Officer, told Fox News: "When a crucial component of the therapeutic plan, such as medications like GLP-1, is discontinued, the disease process tends to resume at a rapid pace."

The study suggests GLP-1 drugs work best as long-term treatments combined with lifestyle changes.

Read more: https://www.foxnews.com/health/stopping-glp-1-drugs-like-ozempic-erodes-heart-health-benefits-quickly-new-study-finds

03/31/2026

Two weeks on. Two weeks off. Half the year to pursue what matters outside medicine.

Dr. Thaddeus R. Tolleson uses his off time to lead medical missions in Cambodia. Dr. Himachal Veligandla, at 62, plans to work another six years because he genuinely enjoys it.

"I've practiced medicine for nearly 30 years and want to continue doing it, but on my schedule and at my pace," Dr. Tolleson says. "The VitalSolution model is perfect. It allows me to pursue other interests and have a much more balanced life."

For cardiologists who want meaningful work without sacrificing personal priorities, this schedule changes everything.

https://vitalsolution.com/cardiology-practice-model-ownership-without-headaches/

03/30/2026

Today, we recognize the cardiologists and anesthesiologists who show up every day to deliver critical care.

On National Doctors’ Day, we celebrate the physicians we’re privileged to work alongside and all doctors who dedicate their lives to caring for patients.

Your expertise, dedication, and commitment to patients drive the work we do.

Thank you for the lives you save and the care you provide.

03/26/2026

Your genetics determine only 20-30% of how you age. The other 70-80% comes down to your daily choices.

Dr. Brad Serwer, VitalSolution's Chief Medical Officer, talked with WebMD about aging myths that need busting. Physical decline isn't inevitable. It's never too late to start exercising. And your best days aren't behind you.

"Genetics only account for 20 to 30 percent of how we age; the rest is up to us," Dr. Serwer said.

Regular physical activity can slow and even reverse some age-related changes. Strength training builds muscle mass and bone density. Cardio improves heart health and may reduce cancer risk. Even short 10-minute exercise sessions make a difference.

The choices you make about diet, exercise, preventive care, and social connection shape your health and well-being as you age.

Read the full article: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/health-irl/cm/debunking-myths-aging

03/24/2026

Dr. Himachal Veligandla has been the only interventional cardiologist in Middlesboro, Kentucky for four years.

When he arrived, the hospital performed 50 cardiac cases annually. It's now grown to 200 to 250 cases.

Patients who once drove to Knoxville or Lexington now get care close to home.

"I feel like this is my practice," Dr. Veligandla says. "I am the sole person in charge of this program. And while I don't have a boss, I have the support of the hospital administration and the VitalSolution team."

This isn't locums work. It's a long-term partnership.

Learn more: https://vitalsolution.com/cardiology-practice-model-ownership-without-headaches/

03/20/2026

Happy Match Day! To all medical students matching into anesthesiology or cardiology, our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John E. Vazquez, shares a few words of advice:

1. Approach the day with balance. Celebrate with loved ones, reflect on how far you’ve come, and look ahead with optimism.

2. For those who match: Share your success thoughtfully, recognizing that today may be difficult for some peers.

3. For those who must scramble: Lean on your support network—advisors and mentor physicians can help uncover unexpected opportunities.

Wishing all our future residents and fellows continued success.

03/17/2026

Hospital employment feels restrictive. Private practice means administrative headaches. Locums lacks stability.

VitalSolution offers cardiologists a practice model that feels like ownership without the burden.

You get clinical autonomy, long-term community relationships, and actual work-life balance.

"VitalSolution has carved out a great niche for people who don't want the traditional hospital employee model or private practice model, but don't want to be a journeyman doing locums one place after another," says Dr. Thaddeus Tolleson.

Read how this model works: https://vitalsolution.com/cardiology-practice-model-ownership-without-headaches/

03/12/2026

When cardiovascular subspecialties operate in silos, patients fall through the cracks.

A unified cardiovascular service line brings electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and general cardiology together under one coordinated program.

The results are better patient retention, stronger referrals, and lower costs.

"Patients who are referred out of the community to a sub-specialist are most likely to stay there for the rest of their care," said Dr. Brad Serwer, VitalSolution's Chief Medical Officer. "When patients receive comprehensive healthcare in their own community, everyone wins."

Read how integration drives growth and improves outcomes: https://vitalsolution.com/unified-cardiovascular-service-line-integration/

03/10/2026

Meet Dr. Walid Hassan, one of VitalSolution's interventional cardiologists making an impact at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital.

The cath lab staff had this to say about working with him:

"I always love to scrub and work with Dr. Hassan to learn something new. He has tremendous knowledge and experience. He has a very good hand and technique, which makes difficult cases go smoothly and safely. He is always calm and soft-spoken. I have great respect for him and his impressive skills."

When physicians bring both clinical expertise and a collaborative approach to care, everyone benefits. The team, the hospital, and most importantly, the patients.

Thank you, Dr. Hassan, for the work you do every day.

03/05/2026

Telehealth doesn't need high patient volumes to create financial impact.

In a hospital with ~25,000 ED visits annually, targeted telehealth coverage in cardiology, neurology, and radiology can generate over $1M in annual value. The driver isn't expanded services but faster access to specialty decisions.

The math:

• 469 inpatient days avoided → $843K in cost avoidance
• 4 telehealth encounters per day → $234K in professional fees
• Total impact: ~$1.08M annually

This model works because it removes bottlenecks.

Patients move through care faster when specialists are accessible when needed, not days later.

If you're curious to see how this applies to your hospital, we can run the numbers based on your volumes and specialties.

Learn more: https://vitalsolution.com/rapid-telehealth-deployment/

03/03/2026

Know your family history. Treat the risk factors early.

Dr. Brad Serwer, VitalSolution's Chief Medical Officer, talked with Nifty50Plus about heart disease prevention for people over 50.

"Address common risk factors (high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol) proactively and aggressively," Dr. Serwer said. "It's more advantageous to treat the risk factors than to treat coronary disease after damage has occurred."

The article also covers warning signs people ignore, which blood tests matter most, and why belly fat becomes a bigger problem after 50.

Read the full piece: https://nifty50plus.com/2026/01/27/preventing-heart-disease-10-questions-expert-answers/health/

02/25/2026

Most high-acuity hospitals have telehealth services. But few are maximizing its financial impact.

If your telehealth program is limited, you're leaving significant revenue on the table.

Here's what enterprise-wide telehealth can deliver:

📉 LOS improvement: ~938 inpatient days avoided → ≈ $1.7M in cost avoidance

📈 Recovered capacity: ~3 additional procedures per day → ≈ $6.2M in incremental revenue

💼 Telehealth encounters: ~7 per day across specialties → ≈ $575K in professional fee revenue

Total: ≈ $8.5M annually

This doesn't require new infrastructure.

It's about expanding telehealth beyond your initial use case to cardiology, neurology, radiology, psychiatry, and hospitalist services.

Are you getting this kind of impact from your current telehealth program?

Learn how to scale your telehealth strategy: https://vitalsolution.com/rapid-telehealth-deployment/

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