Cardiology

Currently, 35,707 cardiologists practice in the U.S., with the majority specializing in general cardiology. 

Illinois cardiologist John Moran, MD, has died at 86, according to a Feb. 20 obituary published in Southwest Regional Publishing Local News.

Springfield, Ill.-based Prairie Cardiovascular has added Jeetendra Patel, MD, to its staff.

Cardiology has emerged as a leading specialty in the ASC industry, and the specialty has a number of promising areas of growth in the coming years:

Nonprofit health system Baxter Health, is seeking $2 million to construct a new cardiac catheterization lab at its hospital in Mountain Home, Ark.

The highest-paid cardiologist in Salt Lake City earns $954,900, 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.

A Missouri court has revived a wrongful death lawsuit against two physicians and St. Louis Cardiology Consultants, according to a Feb. 19 report from Law.com.

Danville, Va.-based Sovah Health has added Mohammed Akhter, MD, to its medical staff.

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System has expanded cardiology services. 

Philadelphia-based Atria Health has launched a new, independence-forward partnership model for cardiology practices.