The following four physicians have a combined net worth of $35.8 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and Forbes:
1. Thomas Frist, MD. Co-founder of HCA Healthcare, a Nashville, Tenn.-based hospital chain: $21.6 billion
2. Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD. Inventor of cancer drug Abraxane: $9.82 billion
3. Phillip Frost, MD. Investor and founder of diagnostics company Opko Health: $2.1 billion
4. Leonard Schleifer, MD, PhD. Co-founder and CEO of Regeneron: $2.3 billion
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.