Ep. 568 Understanding CON Laws: Effects on Rural Cardiovascular Care with Dr. Ash Sastry and Dr. Sree Nair

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What does it really take to bring cutting-edge vascular care to the most underserved corners of the rural South? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti welcomes interventional cardiologist Dr. Ash Sastry and interventional radiologist Dr. Sree Nair to discuss the financial and regulatory side of providing care to underserved rural populations in North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors delve into the operations and challenges of running an office-based lab (OBL) and the potential transition to an ambulatory surgical center (ASC). This episode covers topics like certificate of need (CON) laws, reimbursement issues, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration. The conversation offers insights into the practical and regulatory hurdles faced in delivering high-quality vascular care in rural settings. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction02:14 - Challenges in Rural Healthcare09:00 - Understanding Certificate of Need (CON) Laws11:30 - The Financial Struggles of OBLs19:58 - Advocacy and Legislative Efforts27:53 - Future Prospects and Final Thoughts

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