Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network added Sheryl Christy, DO, to its team of cardiologists.

Here are three cardiology legal battles that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 11:

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster underwent outpatient cardiac surgery on Dec. 15 to correct an irregular heartbeat, according to a Dec. 15 report from CBS affiliate WLTX.

Niranjan Mittal, MD, a New York City-based cardiologist, has been charged with healthcare fraud and bribery.

Medtronic's PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System for the treatment of both paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation has become the first PFA device to earn FDA approval. 

Here are six cardiology-focused ASCs that have opened or have plans to open that Becker's has reported on in 2023:

Orlando, Fla.-based Cardiovascular Associates of America has added Atlanta Heart Specialists to its network.

Cardiology is rapidly gaining ASC interest as procedures continue to move to the outpatient setting. 

The highest paid cardiologist in Atlanta earns $961,500, 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.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Cardiology has been awarded chest pain center accreditation with primary percutaneous coronary intervention from the American College of Cardiology, according to a Dec. 11 report from chattanoogan.com.

Chicago-based Endeavor Health Edward Hospital plans to open the first cardiac ASC in the Chicago region at its Naperville-based hospital campus in 2025, according to a Dec. 10 report from the Daily Herald. 

Prime Healthcare Services, the parent company of Reno, Nev.-based Mary's Health Network, has filed a lawsuit against Reno-based Renown Health alleging monopolistic practices for cardiology services, according to a Dec. 11 report from the Reno Gazette Journal. 

Lexington, Ky.-based Appalachian Regional Healthcare and Padubidri Chandrashekar, MD, will pay more than $3 million to settle allegations of submitting improper Medicare and Medicaid claims.

Capital Cardiology Associates has opened a new location in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., NBC affiliate WNYT reported Dec. 4.

Cardiologists with one to seven years of experience make an average of $360,000, according to Medscape's Salary Explorer.

Here are three cardiology ASCs that are under construction or recently have opened, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 6: 

The highest paid cardiologist in Jacksonville, Fla., earns $732,600, 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.

Clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialists are the least common cardiology specialists nationwide, with just under one specialist per every 100,000 U.S. patients, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges' recently launched interactive online dashboard.

Although the balance in cardiology care currently leans toward hospitals, cardiology has become the fastest-growing specialty at ASCs due to multiple factors, according to a blog post from consulting firm VMG Health. 

Evansville, Ind., is the best-paying state for cardiologists regardless of experience level or practice setting, according to Medscape's Salary Explorer.