Cardiology

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. 

Surgical Management Professionals is opening its first cardiology ASC, according to President and CEO Mike Lipomi.

An increasing number of cardiologists are considering performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in ASCs, according to Atlantis Worldwide.

CMS' approval of percutaneous coronary interventions in ASCs will accelerate the outmigration of cardiovascular care, according to an article on Cath Lab Digest.

Four things to know about cardiology in ASCs for 2020:

Cincinnati-based UC Health will move all of its cardiology services to one location on its Clifton campus after completing a $2 million renovation, the Cincinnati Business Courier reports.