Committee hears testimony to allow elective coronary interventions at ambulatory surgical centers
Supporters told the House Health Care Committee HB 2,545 would expand access and lower costs by letting selected ambulatory surgical facilities perform elective percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs); opponents urged study of systemwide volume, hospital capacity and patient-safety implications.
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Supporters and clinicians urged the House Health Care and Wellness Committee on Friday to let some ambulatory surgical facilities (ASCs) perform elective percutaneous coronary interventions, or PCIs, arguing the move would expand access and lower costs.
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