Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) specializing in cardiology may see higher compensation levels for key members of the clinical team, as cardiovascular provider pay reached record levels in 2024, despite decreased productivity and more limited access to care. That’s based on MedAxiom’s 2025 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey, which analyzed data from 232 cardiovascular programs involving 6,830 providers nationwide. Overall, the report painted a more complex … [Read more...]
‘The Future of Cardiovascular Care’: Atlas Healthcare Partners, MedAxiom Announce Joint Venture Expansion
Atlas Healthcare Partners and MedAxiom on Wednesday announced an expansion of their MedAtlas CV joint venture. In doing so, the pair are doubling down on their focus on providing cardiovascular care within ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). This partnership combines Atlas’ experience in ASC development and management with MedAxiom’s expertise in cardiovascular care, Aric Burke, president and CEO of Atlas, and Joe Sasson, chief commercial officer and senior vice president of Ventures at … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ambulatory Surgery Center News Stories from 2024
Last year was a pivotal year for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry, marked by transformative trends, groundbreaking innovations and high-stakes decisions that reshaped the landscape. It was also an exciting year for us at Ambulatory Surgery Center News, as we launched in the summer of 2024 with a mission to deliver in-depth reporting and actionable insights tailored to ASC operators, investors, payers, clinicians and other stakeholders. Since our debut, we've brought you stories … [Read more...]
Heart Health in ASCs: Preparing for the Shift to Cardiovascular Procedures
Not too long ago, it may have seemed far-fetched to have your heart surgery performed outside of the traditional hospital setting. But that’s increasingly happening, as more types of cardiovascular procedures are being shifted into the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting. The trend is likely to continue, too, prompting more ASC operators to consider solidifying their cardiovascular strategies. About 121.5 million people are diagnosed with heart disease each year, though only 6.5 … [Read more...]


