Cardiologist compensation keeps climbing | Investing in robotic tech | Doc agrees to pay $6.7M | Virtual nurses

Cardiologists in the United States now earn an average annual income of $575,000. That represents an increase of 10% compared to the previous year.

Makoto Hashimoto, MD, PhD, said robotic procedures are associated with a faster recovery time and many other potential benefits.

The physician was accused of pressuring Medicare patients into undergoing treatment they did not need. One patient allegedly received 42 different stents over an eight-year period.

The move, once finalized, helps Johnson & Johnson add multiple FDA-approved technologies to its EP portfolio.

According to a new survey, both cardiologists and noncardiologists feel good about the specialty's long-term health. 

According to Heartflow, Cleerly's actions represent “one of the most egregious examples of piracy in the medical technology industry.” Cleerly commented on the lawsuit, defending the value and integrity of its products. 

The deal includes an upfront payment of $20 million. Stereotaxis could pay up to an additional $25 million if certain regulatory and commercial milestones are met.

Pulnovo Medical, a global medtech company, plans on using the funds for clinical development, regulatory submissions, commercialization and much more. 

The idea is spreading thanks to a new startup focused on providing support for cardiologists.