Cardiology's gains are far less than some specialties—pay for dermatologists went up more than 10%, for instance—but still ahead of the consumer price index.
Professor Om Shankar, who lost his hospital leadership position as a result of the strike, is now forming a committee with like-minded protesters to “spread the agitation all across the country.”
The deal, first announced in April, has been finalized. Shockwave will now operate as a business unit within Johnson & Johnson MedTech, and its common stock is no longer trading on NASDAQ.
Physician compensation in the United States is up 6% compared to the previous year, according to a new report. It only increased by 3.9% in cardiology, however, suggesting the specialty is slightly behind the curve.
The cardiologist has been fasting in his office since May 11. He insists that he and his colleagues need more room to provide care for a growing patient population.
New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit replaces the Transcatheter Valve Therapy conference CRF hosted for many years. The three-day event will include 12 late-breaking clinical trials focused on TAVR and new treatments for the mitral and tricuspid valves.
Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."
