There are four women in the U.S. with net worths of more than $1 billion who earned their fortune in healthcare, according to the Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires rankings.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
4 gastroenterologists making headlines
Here are four gastroenterologists that made headlines in July, as reported by Becker’s since July 10:
Nebraska ASC acquires new digitally assisted eye surgery system
Columbus (Neb.) Surgery Center has rolled out a new digitally assisted cataract surgery system, News Channel Nebraska Central reported Aug. 1.
Physician charged with stealing $1.5M via business credit card
An emergency medicine physician has been charged with grand larceny, among other crimes, for allegedly stealing roughly $1.45 million by using a business credit card for personal purchases.
MyMichigan Health finalizes Ascension ASC acquisition
Midland-based MyMichigan Health has finalized the acquisition of several Michigan-based Ascension facilities, including a Saginaw-based ASC and a Tawas-based surgery center, according to an Aug. 1 report from the Detroit Free Press.
5 highest-paid cardiologists in Charlotte
The highest-paid cardiologist in Charlotte, N.C., earns $947,300, 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.
Dr. Bernardo Cortese joins University Hospitals
University Hospitals in Cleveland added Bernardo Cortese, MD, as co-director of the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute’s Coronary Center.
Physician, granddaughter sentenced for unlawful opioid distribution
A Florida physician and her granddaughter were sentenced to federal prison for charges of conspiracy to distribute drugs.
RN vs. NP vs. PA pay: 8 key comparisons
The national average annual salary earned by registered nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants varies by $50,480 depending on credentials, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
'Speed to market is critical': Bon Secours Mercy Health's ASC strategy
Joint-venture developments are becoming increasingly common through the ASC industry as health systems and hospitals recognize the growth potential of opening ASCs.
