Most cardiovascular procedures are more cost effective at ASCs than hospital outpatient departments for Medicare patients, according to the Medicare.gov procedure price lookup tool. 

Cardiologists have consistently been among the top-paid specialists in medicine; however, the average earnings among them can vary by more than $300,000 each year, depending on the industry one practices in.

New Jersey cardiologist John Strobeck, MD, has had his medical license revoked by the state after being accused of groping six women during medical exams, according to an April 19 report from NJ.com. 

The highest-paid cardiologist in Indianapolis earns $811,500, 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.

Deltona, Fla.-based Advanced Heart and Vascular Surgery Center, an affiliate of Cardiovascular Centers of America, has become the first ASC in Florida to launch a complete cardiac ablation service line.

The average annual salary for cardiologists has increased each of the last three years, jumping from $353,970 in 2021 to $423,250 in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

New York is the state that employs the most cardiologists.

New technological developments in the cardiology field have increased collaboration to improve patient care, according to one cardiac surgeon. 

Mesa, Ariz.-based Tri-City Cardiology has added the CardioMEMS HF System following approval from CMS. 

Here are three recent cardiology transactions that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 6:

Minnesota pays cardiologists the highest hourly wage, according to May 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Declining reimbursements, the exodus of retiring cardiologists and burnout are three of the biggest challenges facing the cardiology field, according to leaders in the industry. 

The highest-paid cardiologist in New Orleans earns $815,900, 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.

AdventHealth Hendersonville (N.C.) added Eduardo Balcells, MD, to serve as medical director of cardiology.

The American College of Cardiology has added Cathie Biga, MSN, as its new president. Ms. Biga is the organization's first ever non-physician president. 

Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery, including nine in Pennsylvania. 

The Naperville, Ill., planning and zoning commission has approved a zoning change that would allow Downers Grove, Ill.-based Advocate Health Care to open a cardiology ASC in a former LA Fitness, according to an April 6 report from the Chicago Tribune. 

New York has 1,890 active cardiologists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Minnesota is the highest-paying state for cardiologists in 2024, offering an average yearly salary of $523,550 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here are seven cardiology leaders that took on new positions or added to their titles this year, as reported by Becker's in 2024: