H2: Reaching the Summit: The Ever-Increasing Invasive Procedures in the Physician Practice Space

The pace of invasive procedures being conducted at the physician practice is quickening at an unprecedented pace. Administrative leaders often receive requests from physicians and vendors to bring more complex, invasive procedures into the physician's office space. Further, an increase in the allowable payment for invasive procedures from Medicare and other payers is incentivizing physicians to re-envision the office space beyond simple exam rooms. Physician practices are now building or renovating space to include office-based labs (OBLs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) within their offices so that invasive procedures can be safely performed without directing patients to the hospital setting. This shift allows the physician practice to recoup the technical portion of fees that historically were allocated to the hospital. The session delves into the multifaceted dimensions of this setting-of-care evolution, focusing on operational intricacies, clinical outcomes and financial implications. Attendees will learn about overcoming innate regulatory and financial challenges to create procedural spaces in parallel to keeping their practice running successfully.