Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Schaumbaug, Ill.-based Chicago Cardiology Institute experienced a data privacy event, according to a Dec. 13 news release from the institute. 

Roya Jafari-Hassad, MD, a physician in Great Neck, N.Y., was found guilty of prescribing oxycodone pills without a legitimate medical purpose.

Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network has added Manoj Duggal, MD, to its staff.

AI health technology company Anumana has joined the American College of Cardiology's innovation program, according to a Dec. 12 news release from Anumana.

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: