Cardiology

Cardiology is rapidly gaining ASC interest as procedures continue to move to the outpatient setting. 

The highest paid cardiologist in Atlanta earns $961,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Cardiology has been awarded chest pain center accreditation with primary percutaneous coronary intervention from the American College of Cardiology, according to a Dec. 11 report from chattanoogan.com.

Chicago-based Endeavor Health Edward Hospital plans to open the first cardiac ASC in the Chicago region at its Naperville-based hospital campus in 2025, according to a Dec. 10 report from the Daily Herald. 

Prime Healthcare Services, the parent company of Reno, Nev.-based Mary's Health Network, has filed a lawsuit against Reno-based Renown Health alleging monopolistic practices for cardiology services, according to a Dec. 11 report from the Reno Gazette Journal. 

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.

Capital Cardiology Associates has opened a new location in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., NBC affiliate WNYT reported Dec. 4.

Cardiologists with one to seven years of experience make an average of $360,000, according to Medscape's Salary Explorer.

Here are three cardiology ASCs that are under construction or recently have opened, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 6: 

The highest paid cardiologist in Jacksonville, Fla., earns $732,600, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.