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

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ascension Illinois Market

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