Atlas made its mark at this year’s MedAxiom CV Transforum, where Banner Cardiovascular Center — West Valley’s CEO Chuck Santos and Director of Nursing Kim Wendt took the stage to discuss the ins and outs of developing cardiovascular ASCs.
Their presentation, “Expanding Your Delivery Portfolio; Gauging the Feasibility of Developing an ASC,” was a deep dive into the entire process — from securing building space to onboarding physicians, gaining licensure, and achieving Joint Commission Accreditation. Chuck and Kim painted a clear picture of what it takes to create a thriving cardiovascular ASC, emphasizing the right culture and perfect blend of team expertise and top-tier cardiologists.
The West Valley duo also shared details about their center’s impressive performance: 100% staff retention in 2024, 90%+ Press Ganey patient satisfaction, and 100% physician satisfaction.
They fielded audience questions on topics like physician investments, transfer agreements, block scheduling, and procedure reimbursements, providing key takeaways on building and maintaining a high-quality ASC. Building on these insights and expertise, Atlas continues to leverage our leadership in cardiovascular care to drive innovation.
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