Session Spotlight: The Business of EP 2025
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The business of electrophysiology (EP) in today’s US healthcare landscape is a continuous journey involving quality care, strategic planning, and adapting to evolving industry trends. Achieving success in the business of EP requires a multi-pronged approach, encompassing clinical expertise, strategic planning, and a focus on both patient care and financial viability.
Update your #HRS2025 itinerary with these three Business in EP sessions. Attending these sessions is an investment in your professional development and the success of your EP practice. It provides a unique opportunity to learn, network, and gain valuable insights that can significantly improve your business acumen and contribute to better patient care in the field of electrophysiology.
Sessions
Business of EP: EP Business 101: Winning the EP Practice Superbowl
When: Thursday, April 24, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Chairs: Thomas F. Deering, MBA, MD, FHRS, CCDS; Melissa Middeldorp, MPH, PhD
Speakers: Brynn Dechert-Crooks, APN; Dominic Abrams, MBA, MBBS, MD; Christopher Liu, MD; Victor Cotton
This session will focus on important business fundamentals, starting with a presentation on how programs can incorporate allied professionals into their systems to build a foundation for a highly functioning EP team. Since effective reimbursement for EP procedures is becoming increasingly problematic, this session will address ongoing changes and advise clinicians and institutions how to prepare for success in the evolving reimbursement landscape. A review of effective negotiating tactics to optimize success within one’s institution will be discussed by a lawyer with significant experience in this arena.
Business of EP: EP ASCs, Private Equity - Now or Never, How, Why or Why Not!
When: Thursday, April 24, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Chairs: Warren Foster, MD; Scott Greenberg, MD
Speakers: David Kenigsberg, MD; Arash Aryana, MD, PhD; Rakesh Gopinathannair, MA, MBA, MD; Naushad Shaik, MBBS, MD; Gopi Dandamudi, MBA, MD; Melissa Robinson, MD
This one-hour session focuses on the emerging trend of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and private equity in EP practice. Although device implants have been performed in ASCs, ablations are currently not approved. This session will review topics related to a) ASCs - how to start one, regulations, pitfalls, b) developing collaborative relationships, c) debating what can or cannot be done in an EP ASC. The session also features a discussion on the emerging role of private equity in EP practices, and the pros and cons of that approach.
Business of EP: No EP Clinical Programmatic Innovation = EP Extinction!
When: Thursday, April 24, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Chairs: Christopher Liu, MD; Uma Srivatsa, MBBS, MS
Speakers: Amy Tucker, MSN, RN; Brett Atwater, MD; Bleron Baraliu, Christine Kneeland, MSN
This session will outline novel programs to improve clinical outcome for patient care and optimize revenue.