2) Thomas Frist, Jr. and famliy (Net worth: $7.9 billion)

Thomas Frist, Jr. worked as an air force surgeon before forming a hospital conglomerate with his father. He is into the business of buying and selling hospitals. His company makes $29 billion annually. Dr. Thomas Frist is one of biggest beneficiaries of the Affordable Care Act. He has been inducted into the Healthcare Hall of Fame.

1) Patrick Soon Shiong (Net worth: $13.1 billion)

Patrick Soon Shiong is a South African born American surgeon, businessman, medical researcher, philanthropist and professor at University of California at Los Angeles. He’s the richest doctor in the world and also the richest Asian-American. He made his fortune by revolutionizing cancer treatment. He has been using his money to fund noble causes like children’s health. He is also working on finding solutions to rising health care costs. He is ranked by Forbes as the wealthiest American in the healthcare industry and the wealthiest man in Los Angeles.

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