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...]