
Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Thomas Hutchinson, Administrator of the Surgery Center of Central Florida
Dec 1, 2025
Thomas Hutchinson, Administrator of the Surgery Center of Central Florida, brings extensive experience in managing cardiology and outpatient services. He dives into current trends affecting ASCs, including the excitement surrounding outpatient electrophysiology ablations. Thomas highlights the challenges posed by staffing shortages and potential government shutdown impacts. He also shares ambitious growth plans, including expanding services and physical facilities, and stresses the importance of thorough financial assessments before adding new procedures.
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EP Ablations Drive ASC Cardiology Trends
- Electrophysiology (EP) ablations are the top trend for cardiology ASCs right now.
- They represent a major shift of procedural volume from hospitals to outpatient centers.
Policy Uncertainty Hampers Financial Planning
- Government shutdowns and pending CMS rules create reimbursement uncertainty for ASC planning.
- That uncertainty forces centers to plan on projections rather than firm rates.
Medicare Policy Could Shift Volume Outpatient
- Medicare policy changes enabling outpatient EP ablations could offload hospitals and benefit cardiology patients.
- States and rural areas have varied success adopting outpatient EP based on local regulations and access needs.
