Cardiology

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. 

Batesville, Ind.-based Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute is relocating to a different practice location in Batesville, according to a Feb. 12 report from WRBI.

The American College of Cardiology backed legislation to reverse the 2.8% cut to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center entered an agreement to acquire Tennova Healthcare's cardiology practice in Clarksville, Tenn.

For physicians who might be eyeing a move from employed to independent practice models, the shift can be daunting.