Physician-owned cardiovascular ASCs and OBLs
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Physician-owned cardiovascular ASCs and OBLs

Philips is the trusted partner you can turn to at every critical step as you open or expand your own cardiovascular ASC or OBL.
Philips has more of what you need in one trusted place. We offer a full range of high-performing equipment, devices and services through a streamlined procurement process and a single point of contact for physician-owned labs. Our extensive experience in the ASC and OBL landscape helps you navigate the process and simplify your journey so you can focus on what matters most–your patients.

  • Integrated solutions designed for physician-owned cardiovascular ASCs and OBLs

  • The relief of having one trusted, convenient partner

  • Freedom to choose the necessities and services based on your care goals

Demonstrated results in ASCs and OBLs

  1. >350

    Physicians and hospital networks worked with us as they opened or expanded labs

    >350

    Physicians and hospital networks worked with us as they opened or expanded labs

    Philips is the expert cardiovascular ASC and OBL partner committed to delivering efficient solutions that bring your specific care goals to fruition.

  2. >380

    Installed ASC and OBLs*

    >380

    Installed ASC and OBLs*

    Have the confidence of knowing Philips can help address requirements and challenges that may surface along the way based on our extensive experience in the cardiovascular ASC and OBL landscape.

Service delivery summary

Our full range of solutions include:

  • Imaging Systems: Fixed and mobile C-arms with service teams, robust service agreements and trade-in opportunities1
  • Equipment: Ultrasound systems, patient monitoring, power injectors, tables, cath lab stands, carts and more
  • Devices: IVUS, physiology, specialty balloons, atherectomy and more for cardiovascular care
  • Training and ongoing support: Product and workflow training and guidance with responsive teams
  • Network of experts: Site-planning, reimbursement and coding guidance, certificate of need, accreditation certificates and licenser support and more
OBL SymphonySuite Cath Lab Physician performing a procedural intervention
Benefits

We are committed to supporting you as you open or expand a physician-owned cardiovascular ASC or OBL by providing you:

  • The convenience as you open or expand a lab equipped with industry-leading and integrated systems, equipment and devices all through one point of contact
  • The freedom to choose the solutions and services needed for optimal, efficient care based on your patient care goals and procedure mix
  • Streamlined processes and contracts to help save time and reduce administrative hassles
  • Expert guidance to confidently navigate through the many details of opening and expanding a lab
SymphonySuite OBL and ASC Solution Physician Discussion in meeting room
Why now

ASCs and OBLs are popular care site models due to financial and operational benefits to the healthcare industry:

  • Patients want more convenient, comfortable and personal options for services that are closer to home, with shorter wait times
  • Peripheral artery disease affects approximately 21 million people in the US and is projected to rise to over 24 million by 20302
  • Cardiac procedures performed in an ASC have a 35-50% lower cost than in the hospital, which can then be passed on to the patient3
  • Estimates show that ASCs will account for 30-35% of all cardiac procedures by the mid-2020s4
SymphonySuite Physician OBL ASC Patient Interaction
Financial and delivery model

With our extensive experience in the cardiovascular ASC and OBL landscape, we are ready to help streamline, guide and execute the variety of directions you could take on your journey. We are the convenient solution to help you as you open or expand your lab regardless of ownership model or management company affiliations. We are the expert you need; the partner you trust to help you achieve your care goals.

SymphonySuite OBL and ASC Customer Physician Conversation in Meeting Room
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Frequently asked questions

Documentation

Philips ASC and OBL Solutions independent ownership brochure
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Philips ASC and OBL equipment and devices brochure
PDF|(5.03 MB)

Related services

Footnotes
  1. Certain conditions are required and not all products will qualify.
  2. Yost M. Critical Limb Ischemia Volume I, United States Epidemiology, Supplement 2016. Atlanta, GA: The Sage Group; 2016.HCUP Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS). Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; 2009
  3. https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/cathlab/content/coronary-interventions-asc-now-what-does-your-health-system-have-ambulatory-strategy
  4. https://www.bain.com/insights/ambulatory-surgery-center-growth-accelerates-is-medtech-ready/
  5. https://www.cathlabdigest.com/article/Office-Based-Labs-Evolving-Healthcare-Model - Interview with Dr. Carr
  6. https://www.ascassociation.org/advancingsurgicalcare/aboutascs/industryoverview/apositivetrendinhealthcare
  7. https://www.ormanager.com/can-hospital-survive-growing-dominance-ascs/
  8. Jain KM, Munn J. Future of vascular surgery is in the office. J Vasc Surg 2010;51;509-14.
  9. Munnich EL, Parente ST. Procedures take less time at ambulatory surgery centers, keeping costs down and ability to meet demand up. Health Aff (Millwood). 2014 May;33(5):764-9. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2013.1281. PMID: 24799572. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24799572/
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