ASC / OBL News & Insights

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Cardiovascular Care: Embracing Growth in Office-Based Labs and ASCs Market dynamics and evolving regulations in the cardiovascular healthcare sector are driving a significant shift towards cost-effective settings for medical procedures. Office-based labs (OBLs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are witnessing a surge in demand, accelerated by the inclusion of diagnostic…

Vascular surgery, a field renowned for its precision and innovation, is on the cusp of a remarkable transformation. Recent shifts in market dynamics and regulatory policies are steering vascular procedures toward cost-effective settings, with office-based labs (OBLs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) emerging as the vanguard of this revolution. This transformation gained substantial momentum when…

If you’re a physician or investor looking to develop a hybrid Ambulatory Surgery Center/Office-Based Lab (ASC/OBL) in a certificate of need (CON) state, you may be facing some additional regulatory hurdles. Building a hybrid facility in such a state requires careful planning and adherence to specific guidelines. In this article, we’ll outline the steps you…

Keywords: hybrid ASC/OBL, irASC, interventional radiology, outpatient procedures, CPT codes, reimbursement, insurance industry, healthcare compliance, financial return The convergence of multiple trends has opened up a promising business opportunity for interventional radiologists – the ownership of interventional radiology ambulatory surgery centers (irASCs). In the past, ASC ownership and the associated revenue from Medicare and other…

In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the concept of hybrid Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) combined with Office-Based Labs (OBLs) has gained significant traction. This innovative model offers a range of benefits to various stakeholders, and hospital systems, in particular, can reap numerous advantages by owning and operating a hybrid ASC/OBL center. Let’s explore some of…

The Hybrid Model – a combination of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Office-Based Labs (OBLs) – is gaining popularity as a flexible and efficient approach to outpatient care. However, before embarking on the development of a Hybrid ASC/OBL center, operators must be aware of certain unique operational considerations to ensure compliance with federal regulations and…