Less invasive cardiovascular treatments shift spotlight to catheterization labs.
Less invasive techniques for treating cardiovascular problems--such as placing stents and coils inside diseased blood vessels--are shining a larger spotlight on hospitals' catheterization labs. A big challenge: Turf wars among surgeons, radiologists and other physicians. Even more troubling: dramatic payment changes proposed by CMS.
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