Hospital Takeovers of Physician Practices Reduce Access and Raise Costs: A Closer Look at the PPI Report
A new policy analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) highlights how the rapid acquisition of independent physician practices by hospitals and health systems has contributed to reduced access, higher costs, and less choice for patients across the United States. The report, “Fixing a Broken System: Policy Responses to Hospital Acquisitions of Physician Practices That Limit […]
How Physician Practice Affiliation Shapes Cost and Site of Care in 2025: What Cardiovascular Groups Should Know
A new study published in 2025 offers important insights into how physician affiliation influences where care is delivered and how much it costs. The findings show meaningful differences between hospital-employed physicians, private equity–affiliated groups, and independent or MSO-supported practices. These trends are particularly relevant for cardiovascular care, where the shift toward outpatient and ambulatory environments […]
What the 2026 CMS OPPS Final Rule Means for Cardiovascular Care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) final rule, outlining a series of policy shifts that will shape how cardiovascular services are delivered and reimbursed in the years ahead. At Heart & Vascular Partners, we monitor these updates closely […]
Continued Momentum Towards Safe, Effective Cardiovascular Care in Outpatient Settings
Cardiology is entering a new era as procedures steadily migrate from hospitals to outpatient settings, particularly ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). A recent piece from MedHQ highlights the trend from both the hospital and physician perspectives, underscoring that this shift is fueled by advances in technology, favorable reimbursement policies, and growing patient demand for convenient, lower-cost […]
Outpatient Cardiovascular Care Expands with CMS 2026 Proposal
Cardiovascular care continues to evolve toward outpatient modalities, offering efficient, high-quality care that benefits both patients and providers. The proposed 2026 CMS payment rule builds on recent updates by expanding the number and type of procedures that may be performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), reflecting the growing role of outpatient cardiovascular services. One of […]
Vascular Institute of the Rockies Teams with Heart & Vascular Partners
Heart & Vascular Partners (HVP) is proud to announce its newest partnership with Vascular Institute of the Rockies (VIR), a premier vascular surgery group based in Denver, Colorado. Through this partnership, HVP will provide focused operational support, capital, and management resources to grow and diversify VIR’s impact across the Rocky Mountain region. VIR has served […]
Partnering for Growth: Unlocking Value in Cardiology with Capital and Operational Partners
At HVP, we are built to deliver growth and value to our physician partners. The successes of the physicians at HVP are the result of focused planning well ahead of an investment and detailed, dedicated execution. Recently, HVP was invited by MedAxiom to share its experiences, learnings, and examples of how we have successfully […]
Our Practice Partner, Colorado Springs Cardiology, Welcomes Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Christopher Kovach
Colorado Springs Cardiology is pleased to announce that Dr. Christopher Kovach, an interventional cardiologist and endovascular specialist, will be joining our practice on September 3rd. Dr. Kovach brings advanced training and expertise in coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, further enhancing our commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care to the Colorado Springs community. Dr. Kovach completed […]
Heart & Vascular Partners Announces Strategic Partnership with St. Louis Heart & Vascular
Heart & Vascular Partners LLC (HVP) is pleased to announce its new partnership with St. Louis Heart & Vascular (SLHV), the leading independent cardiovascular provider in the St. Louis area. HVP will provide scalable and focused operational support for SLHV while investing to expand SLHV’s care coverage through new locations and the targeted addition of […]
Leadership from Heart & Vascular Partners to Headline 2024 Physician Transactions Conference
Heart & Vascular Partners, a prominent management services organization dedicated to partnering with, and supporting, cardiology and vascular practices across the U.S., proudly announces the participation of its Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Peter Burd, and physician partners, Dr. John Mehall and Dr. Peter Kriekard, as panelists at the 2024 Physician Transactions Conference. The conference, now […]