Becker's Healthcare January 31, 2025
The continued migration of cardiac procedures to the outpatient setting has spurred development of cardiac and vascular ASCs.
Becker’s reported on 26 cardiology-focused ASCs opened or announced in 2024. And, according to ASC strategic services provider Avanza’s “2022 Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures” report, cardiology is the fastest-growing ASC specialty.
However, the continued expansion of cardiology faces challenges in states with certificate-of-need laws. While CON laws regulate the development and approval of all healthcare facilities, the rapid development of technology for cardiac procedures has outpaced updates to regulation in some states.
This was the case for Richmond-based Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists. The group recently opened the state’s first freestanding, Medicare-approved outpatient cardiac catheterization lab within VCS’ Heart and Vascular...
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