Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Here are three new ASCs that have opened or are planning openings in the Midwest, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 2:

There are 10.76 anesthesiologists for every 100,000 residents in West Virginia, the worst-ranked state for healthcare.

The highest-paid ophthalmologist in Charlotte, N.C., earns $745,200 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $312,120 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Massachusetts has the highest number of anesthesiologists per capita out of any state at 26.78 anesthesiologists for every 100,000 residents. 

Cardiology Associates of Mobile (Ala.) recently experienced a data breach, according to a Dec. 4 news release from data breach law firm Strauss Borrelli.

Here are eight cardiologists who joined new health systems and hospitals, as reported by Becker's in November:

Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute Cardiology Group has added Patrick Azcarate, MD, to its staff, according to a Dec. 1 report by South Florida Hospital News.

Colorado Springs (Colo.) Cardiology broke ground on a medical office building and ASC, according to a Nov. 26 report by The Gazette.

Centennial Heart at TriStar StoneCrest has added Kazeen Abdullah, MD, to its medical staff.

A cardiologist has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, claiming he was fired after bringing up concerns about another physician, according to a Nov. 22 report by FOX 17.