Here are six cardiologists Becker's has reported on since Dec. 11:
1. Lawrence Phillips, MD, has been appointed president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.
2. Kearney, Neb.-based CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute added two interventional cardiologists to its staff: Hermang Panchal, MD, and John Waters, MD.
3. Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network added Sheryl Christy, DO, to its team of cardiologists.
4. Niranjan Mittal, MD, a New York City-based cardiologist, has been charged with healthcare fraud and bribery.
5. Lexington, Ky.-based Appalachian Regional Healthcare and Padubidri Chandrashekar, MD, will pay more than $3 million to settle allegations of submitting improper Medicare and Medicaid claims.