Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Here are five new ASCs and outpatient surgery centers that have opened or in the works in Texas, as reported by Becker's since Sept. 6:

Interventional cardiologist Zaid Alirhayim, MD, has joined the Baxter Health Cardiovascular Clinic.

The highest-paid cardiologist in Fort Worth, Texas, earns $969,400, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute secured a $10 million gift to build an artificial intelligence center.

Coldwater, Ohio-based Mercer Health is set to add Todd Brophy, MD, to its staff.

Here are six cardiologists and cardiac surgeons who joined new clinics, hospitals and health systems, as reported by Becker's in September:

New York has the highest number of physician assistants per capita out of any state at 85.73 PAs for every 100,000 residents.

Physicians have the highest annual mean wage in the computer systems design industry, according to updated data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The lifestyle of patients is the top challenge that cardiologists face when it comes to treating patients, according to a report from KS&R, a consulting and marketing research firm. 

Humble, Texas-based Modern Heart and Vascular has added Steven Lorch, MD, to its staff.