Cardiology

Cardiologists were one of the three highest-paid physician specialties in 2023 and have held that ranking for the last three years.

The highest paid cardiologist in Pittsburgh earns $717,700, 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.

The American College of Cardiology has launched a new registry, which offers data insights on cardiac procedures performed in the ASC setting. 

Santosh Gupta-Bala, MD, 64, a cardiologist at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, has died after her car rolled over her in the driveway of her home, according to a Feb. 12 report from Around Ambler.

Private equity acquisitions in healthcare saw a massive year-over-year decline in 2023, dropping an estimated 16.2%, according to PitchBook's 2023 "Healthcare Services Report," published Feb. 8. 

The highest paid cardiologist in New York City, the most populated city in the U.S., earns $812,800, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool.

Point Pleasant, W.Va.-based Rivers Health added George Linsenmeyer, MD, to its staff.

Watertown, N.Y.-based Samaritan Medical has added cardiology services through the acquisition of Cardiology Associates of Northern New York, now known as Samaritan Cardiology, according to a Feb. 7 report from ABC affiliate WWTI. 

Digital healthcare company Delve Health has partnered to integrate AliveCor's EKG device with its LiveCare Link + smart RPM gateway.

Healthgrades recently released its rankings of the top hospitals for cardiology in 23 states.