The decision from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to allow cardiac catheter ablation procedures in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) for the first time marks an important step in the evolution of outpatient cardiovascular care. Finalized in the 2026 payment rule, the change reflects growing confidence that ablations can be performed safely in well-equipped outpatient settings, supported by advances in technology, clinical evidence and care pathways that enable … [Read more...]