The Medicare telehealth update for the physician fee schedule during 2023 is set to bring significant changes to the healthcare industry. Medicare telehealth services have become increasingly popular in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the adoption of telehealth services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recognizes the importance of…
What is Mechanical Thrombectomy? Mechanical thrombectomy, a procedure that uses a device to remove blood clots from a blocked blood vessel, is becoming increasingly important in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. It still remains, however, severely underutilized in 2023. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and the majority of strokes…
My Electrophysiology Story I remember the first time I saw a permanent pacemaker being placed in a cardiac cath lab by a cardiologist. At that time, it was fairly interesting given for many years these devices were implanted by a surgeon within the walls of an operating room! Boy, how times have changed. As we…
Ambulatory Surgery Center and Hospital Joint Ventures A global pandemic and economic downturn did not stop the proliferation of joint ventures between ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and hospitals. The trend continues as federal regulators expand on the types of procedures that can be performed in the ambulatory setting. Hospitals recognize the need for a surgery…
