Becker's Healthcare April 3, 2025
The shift of cardiology procedures to outpatient settings has not gained momentum as quickly as many expected. Roadblocks such as infrastructure limitations, regulatory hurdles and payer reluctance have slowed progress, even as cost and efficiency pressures continue to mount.
Despite these headwinds, Vance Chunn, CEO of Mobile, Ala.-based Cardiology Associates, told Becker’s he remains optimistic. He believes the outpatient migration of cardiology is inevitable, just not immediate.
Here’s the timeline Mr. Chunn anticipates for cardiology’s outpatient evolution:
- One to two years: Expect slow but steady growth,...
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