1. Former cardiovascular medical director drops lawsuit against Cape Cod Hospital, CEO Full story

2. 12 states with the highest heart disease death rates Full story

3. Dr. Charles Geller named chair of cardiothoracic surgery at Deborah Heart and Lung Center Full story

4. A late heart disease diagnosis is detrimental. Learn how providers are offering more timely diagnoses + better treatment options during this discussion.

5. Cardiovascular Institute of the South strikes private equity partnership Full story

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3. Listen, understand, act — 3 steps to meet healthcare's empathy imperative. Learn more here.