Rewriting the Business Model of Cardiology: Thriving Beyond Inpatient Care
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April 1, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the transition of cardiology from inpatient to outpatient care and strategies for health systems to thrive in this new landscape.
Cardiology is shifting from inpatient to outpatient care. In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, talks with Amy Brownell, MSN, FNP-C, FACC, cardiovascular service line director at Ascension Illinois Market about strategies for expanding ASCs and office-based labs while maintaining clinical quality. They also discuss operational and financial considerations that help health systems thrive in this changing landscape.
People in this episode
Host: Melanie Lawson
Guest: Amy Brownell
Topics covered
- cardiology
- outpatient care
- ASC expansion
- clinical quality
- health systems
- operational considerations
Keywords
- cardiology
- outpatient care
- ASC
- clinical quality
- health systems
- financial considerations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ascension Illinois Market
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