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Cardiovascular ASC and OBL Solutions

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.
SymphonySuite Cardiovascular ASC and OBL Cath Lab Physicians looking at Monitor for Procedure

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

  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

    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. 

  2.  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. 

  3. 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. 

  4. 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. 

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Footnotes
  1. Certain conditions are required and not all products will qualify.
  2. https://www.cathlabdigest.com/article/Office-Based-Labs-Evolving-Healthcare-Model - Interview with Dr. Carr
  3. https://www.ascassociation.org/advancingsurgicalcare/aboutascs/industryoverview/apositivetrendinhealthcare
  4. www.ormanager.com/can-hospital-survive-growing-dominance-ascs/
  5. 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/
  6. www.bain.com/insights/ambulatory-surgery-center-growth-accelerates-is-medtech-ready/
  7. Jain KM, Munn J. Future of vascular surgery is in the office. J Vasc Surg 2010;51;509-14.
  8. www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/office-based-labs-obl-market
  9. Advisory Board, “ASC Market Update for Suppliers and Service Providers.” Slide 10; data pulled from “Provider of Services files,” CMS, December 2020.
  10. www.bain.com/insights/ambulatory-surgery-center-growth-accelerates-is-medtech-ready/
  11. Advisory Board, “ASC Market Update for Suppliers and Service Providers.” Slide 5; date accessed October 2024.
  12. 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.