Becker's Healthcare June 25, 2024
As high-acuity procedures continue to migrate to the outpatient setting, cardiology is one of ASCs’ biggest opportunities for growth.
Optum’s ASC chain, Deerfield, Ill.-based SCA Health, acquired at least two cardiovascular providers in 2023. National Cardiovascular Partners has 21 cardiac catheterization and vascular labs, and Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.-based Pivotal Healthcare has 11 affiliate practices and 14 locations. Additionally, Deltona, Fla.-based Advanced Heart and Vascular Surgery Center, an affiliate of Cardiovascular Centers of America, launched Florida’s first complete cardiac ablation service line.
In 2021, cardiology procedures received the highest estimated Medicare payment increases, making it the fastest growing ASC specialty, according to Avanza’s “2022 Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures” report. Additionally, a 2020 Bain & Co. report projected that...
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