Around half of cardiologists hope to retire from medicine in their 60s, according to Medscape’s “Anticipating the Next Stage After Medicine: Medscape Cardiologists and Retirement Report 2025.” Here are seven more notes about cardiologist’s retirement plans and trends: Medscape surveyed…
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Trinity Health Michigan has appointed Caesar Gonzales II, MD, to serve as its next chief clinical officer, according to an Aug. 6 report from WHMI. Dr. Gonzales is a practicing anesthesiologist and he previously served as chief medical officer and…
Male gastroenterologists in the middle stages of their careers earn significantly more than their female peers on average, whether self-employed or employed, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Among gastroenterologists with 8 to 14 years of experience, men earn 24% more…
Dallas-based Steward Health Care filed a lawsuit July 15 in bankruptcy court against its former chairman and CEO, Ralph de la Torre, MD, alleging insider transactions and mismanagement drained its assets and contributed to its financial collapse. Tenet Healthcare, parent…
Jessica Mountjoy, BSN, RN, serves as administrator of the newly opened Northern Virginia Heart and Vascular Center. She joined Becker’s to share insights and advice for healthcare leaders navigating the complex process of launching a cardiovascular ASC — especially in…
From reimbursement reforms to the No Surprises Act, a wave of new policies is shaping the future of anesthesia care in the U.S. While some legislative efforts aim to protect anesthesia services and support equitable reimbursement, others have triggered backlash…
Alabama state Sen. Larry Stutts announced plans to file a bill during the next legislative session to reform certificate-of-need laws in the state, Yellowhammer News reported August 5. Mr. Stutts previously filed legislation aimed at limiting the authority of Alabama’s…
Self-employed gastroenterologists can see substantial salary growth over the course of their careers, according to data from Medscape’s salary explorer. Nationwide, those with one to seven years of experience earn an average of $410,000 annually. That figure rises steadily with…
On July 15, CMS released its proposed rules for 2026, which included the addition of nearly 300 new procedures to the covered procedures list for ASCs. As the announcement paves the way for a new wave of procedure migration, ASC…
Rockville Centre, N.Y.-based Catholic Health has opened an ambulatory and urgent care center in Melville, N.Y. The 13,000-square-foot center provides specialty and primary care, including cardiovascular services from St. Francis Heart Center, according to an Aug. 6 news release from…