Cardiology

Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System opened its Atlantic Aortic Center at Morristown Medical Center, tapinto.net reported March 10.

Cardiologists in independent practices reported higher compensation compared to those employed by a hospital. That gap widens as physicians gain more experience.

Springfield, Ill.-based Prairie Cardiovascular opened a clinic in Edwardsville, Ill., in a new building that also houses HSHS Medical Group and HSHS St. Elizabeth's Outpatient Therapy, the Edwardsville Intelligencer reported Feb. 22.

The movement of cardiology cases to the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting has been gaining momentum across the country since 2016 when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the first cases for reimbursement in ASCs.

Fair Health created a database that presents in-network and out-of-network costs for an array of procedures across the U.S.

Orangeburg-based South Carolina Surgical performs transcarotid artery revascularization procedures as an alternative to traditional stroke care, The Times and Democrat reported Jan. 31.

Here are 10 updates on cardiology in the ASC space over the past 90 days:

CMS lists the average amount patients pay for common procedures performed in both ASCs and hospital outpatient departments.

Hill-Rom Holdings reached a deal to acquire Bardy Diagnostics and will accelerate its expansion into the ambulatory cardiac monitoring space, the company announced Jan. 21.

Satjit Bhusri, MD, opened Upper East Side Cardiology in New York City, focused on creating treatment plans for patients around several cardiovascular services, according to a Jan. 12 release.