We’ve explored many topics related to opening an ASC, but today’s episode dives into something very specific and exciting. Three experts from Align Health join us to discuss what it takes to open an ASC with a cardiovascular focus.

Cardiovascular is one of the hottest specialties right now, with reimbursement per case ranking second only to orthopedics. But with great opportunity comes unique challenges—feasibility, construction, staffing, technology, and so much more.

In our news recap, we’ll cover ASCA’s latest survey regarding access to anesthesia, how health systems are publicly ranking AI models, the critical role of ASCs during national emergencies, and, of course, end the news segment with a positive story about a nurse who went above and beyond to help a family in need.

Resources Mentioned:

• ASCA Survey Shows Improvement in Access to Anesthesia Services
• Health systems band together to test and publicly rank top AI models
• The Critical Role of ASCs During National Emergencies
• Celebrating Compassion: Heather Braden Helps Family in Time of Need

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