You’re at the heart of care, so your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) needs to stay informed on relevant outpatient procedures.
Since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved reimbursement for Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCIs), among other cardiovascular procedures, in the ASC setting1, Medicare-accredited surgery centers around the country are deciding what part PCI should play in their organization. For ASC leaders considering offering PCI to their care communities, here are two key reminders.
- PCI in the ASC setting aligns neatly with current healthcare trends.
The consumerization of healthcare has encouraged patients to seek care outside hospitals while provider-led “Hospitals Without Walls" initiatives have expanded the way many healthcare consumers shape their expectations of care accessibility. Ultimately, offering PCI in the ASC setting supports an expanded commitment from providers to “do no harm" by offering safety and quality outcomes while minimizing financial burden and risk to the patient, insurance company, and the taxpayer. - You will face new procurement challenges.
ASC materials managers will be tasked with qualifying and creating optimal partnerships in distribution, medical and surgical supplies, pharma, interventional procedures, freight management, and analytics to insure the profitability of the PCI program, along with the safety and results of cardiac patients. Procurement decisions should be based on the well-being of the patient and the practice to maintain outcome quality and support financial health.
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