Dr. Hsi recently joined Becker’s Healthcare cardiology podcast to discuss both advancements and points of concern in the field of cardiology.
Here is an excerpt from the podcast. Click here to download the full episode.
Editor’s note: This response was lightly edited for length and clarity.
Question: Within the cardiology field, what are you most excited about today, and what makes you nervous?
Dr. David Hsi: Cardiology in the last 50 years has been driven by innovations in cardiovascular imaging technology, new pharmaceuticals, and very high professional standards in delivering care to our patients. We do provide world class care in the United States and I’ll give a few examples.
We now have a handheld cardiac echo probe that can connect to cell phones and we can obtain cardiac images in a patient’s examination room. Our patients now have access to many wearable digital devices for vital signs, monitoring, EKG and much more.
Now what concerns me is that our medical system is also the most expensive in the world, which may limit the access to some populations who cannot afford the care they desire. Medicine, including cardiology, is also heavily regulated these days which may impede patients seeking care delivery in certain areas.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
