With more of what you need in one convenient place for cardiovascular office-based labs (OBLs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), we are the expert you need, the partner you trust.
The out-of-hospital landscape is evolving
More procedures are moving to out-of-hospital care settings such as office-based labs (OBLs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to increase access to quality care and provide financial and operational benefits for the healthcare system.
But opening and running an OBL or ASC brings unique and complex requirements. You need an expert to help you navigate the process. Partner with Philips, the cardiovascular OBL and ASC experts for physician-owned and hospital-affiliated labs.
Our solution helps you:
Conveniently open or expand a cardiovascular OBL or ASC, equipped with industry-leading and integrated systems, equipment and devices all through one point of contact
Efficiently streamline processes and contracts to help save time and reduce administrative hassles
Confidently navigate through the many details of opening and expanding a cardiovascular OBL or ASC with our expert guidance and experience at every critical step
Customize solutions and services needed for optimal, efficient care based on your care goals and procedure mix
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 and ASC owners can:
Open or expand their own care site with expert guidance and streamlined processes, so they can focus on patient care and other business priorities
Expand access to care in more rural, underserved and high-demand areas while improving the patient experience with a more personalized, convenient and comfortable approach to care2,3
Reduce procedure time4,5 and have more control of workflow and care to maximize efficiency5
Reduce operational and care costs4,6,7
Provide optimal care with industry-leading cardiovascular solutions optimized for performance, productivity and efficiency
Procedures are moving to OBLs and ASCS:
Almost 70% of surgical procedures are being performed in outpatient settings8
From 2016 to 2020, there was a 7.1% growth in new ASCs versus a 0.97% growth in hospital development over the same period9
Lower costs and favorable outcomes are driving estimates that ASCs will account for 30-35% of all cardiac procedures by the mid-2020s10
Market forecasts project a decrease in hospital in-patient surgeries over a five-year period, while ASC procedures are expected to grow 11.1%11
Demonstrated results for ASC and OBLs
>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
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.
60%
of all outpatient surgeries were performed in ASCs in 202012
60%
of all outpatient surgeries were performed in ASCs in 202012
Compared to 2005 where only 41% of outpatient surgeries were performed in ASCs.
30-35%
of cardiac procedures will be in ASCs10
30-35%
of cardiac procedures will be in ASCs10
Lower costs and trends for more convenient and accessible patient care are driving estimates.
11.1%
growth of all ASC procedures11
11.1%
growth of all ASC procedures11
Due to patient demand, technological advancements and the need for lower cost of care, market forecasts project a decrease in hospital in-patient surgeries over a five-year period, while ASC procedures are expected to grow.
Philips provides convenient solutions for physicians interested in opening their own cardiology ASC or OBL. We offer a full range of equipment and services.
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/
Advisory Board, “ASC Market Update for Suppliers and Service Providers.” Slide 5; date accessed October 2024.
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and VMG Health; Fortunebusinessinsights.com
Disclaimer
Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.