Becker's Healthcare February 27, 2025
In 2023, Southeast Houston Cardiology was faced with flattening growth, rising overhead and financial pressure from hospitals and insurers.
The practice, which had been serving patients since 1999 and has seven practicing physicians, was faced with a decision.
In response, the private practice decided to merge with Houston-based, physician-owned medical group CLS Health, according to a Feb. 26 news release.
One year after the merger, Southeast Houston Cardiology has been met with increased patient volume, lower overhead costs, and high patient and physician satisfaction, according to a post-merger study conducted by CLS Health’s management.
Gerard Abreo, MD, co-founder of Southeast Houston Cardiology, now sees twice as many patients and a quarter less overhead cost, according to the...