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Reimbursement
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Episode # 46 • 04 Aug 2026
Cardiology Procedures & Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Key Insights
with Dr. Fadi Saab, Dr. Hady Lichaa
What are the real-world challenges and rewards of running an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)? On this episode of BackTable Cardiology, host Dr. Hady Lichaa interviews Dr. Fadi Saab about his transition from an outpatient-based lab (OBL) to an ASC, focusing on business, regulatory, and clinical considerations that go beyond procedural technique. They discuss how rising healthcare costs are driving ASC expansion, the benefits of improved patient experience, efficiency, convenience, and physician autonomy, as well as concerns about private equity influence and systemic pressures to shift cases out of hospitals.
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Cardiology # 46
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Women's Health # 98
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Urology # 318
Jul 20, 2026
with Dr. Tracey Wilson, Dr. Kenneth Peters, Dr. Jannah Thompson
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Urology # 316
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with Dr. Adam Gadzinski, Dr. Ruchika Talwar
As bladder cancer treatment options expand, so do the challenges of delivering them in real-world practice. On this...
Vascular & IR # 601
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Cardiology # 13
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