Cardiology

COVID-19 has affected cardiology, with practices experiencing significant revenue drops, according to a MedAxiom survey.

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology examined how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected U.S. cardiac catheterization laboratories in relation to STEMI activations.

TMA-CHA Architects is designing a first-floor ASC in Dallas for Cardiovascular Labs of America, according to TMA-CHA Principal Tom Malone.

Three ASCs with cardiology recently opened or announced:

Invasive cardiologists are among the top revenue generating specialists for hospitals, according to a survey conducted by physician search firm Merritt Hawkins.

Phoenix-based Banner Health manages 10 ASCs through a joint venture with Atlas Healthcare Partners, and the entities plan to open at least five more by the end of the year.

Winfield, Kan.-based William Newton Hospital plans to hold a grand opening ceremony for its expanded H.L. Snyder Medical Foundation Surgical Center March 8, NewsCow reports. 

Three healthcare organizations recently announced projects involving the surgery center space and cardiovascular services:

Invasive cardiologists generate over $3 million for hospitals on average, according to a survey conducted by physician search firm Merritt Hawkins.

One-third of cardiovascular cases could be performed in ASCs by the mid-2020s, according to Bain & Co.