2026 Scientific Sessions

Stents and Stocks: Private Equity's Involvement in Interventional Cardiology

This session explores the growing role of private equity (PE) in interventional cardiology and its impact on clinical practice. Presenters will examine why PE is entering the space, how acquisitions affect quality of care, and the legal and compliance challenges that follow. A firsthand account will offer insight into the realities of PE ownership. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the strategic, operational, and ethical considerations involved.
Quality of Care After PE Purchases A Group
Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPhil, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Cambridge, MA
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First Person Account: What Happens When PE Buys Your Practice?
Neerav G. Sheth, M.D., FSCAI, Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia, West Chester, PA
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