Becker's Healthcare July 29, 2024
Cardiology is one of the biggest opportunities for ASC growth as procedures are increasingly approved for the outpatient setting.
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.
Tracy Helmer, administrator of Mesa, Ariz.-based Tri-City Surgical Centers, joined Becker’s to discuss what ASCs need to know about adding a cardiology service line.
Editor’s note: This response was edited lightly for clarity and length.
Question: What do ASCs need to know before adding a cardiology service line?
Tracy Helmer: The biggest thing I can advise is that people wanting to venture into cardiology need to know this...
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