Outpatient cardiology isn’t coming — it’s already here

Transforming Cardiology Through Outpatient Care: What Leaders Need to Know Outpatient care is the future of cardiology, and ASCs are at the forefront of this transformation. Hear from… Derrick Idbeis, Chief Commercial Officer at MedHQ Kristen Richards, Vice President of Ambulatory Care at Cardiovascular Logistics Dr. Ronald Riner, President and CEO of The Riner Group […]

How Health Systems are Leveraging Outpatient Care to Improve Patient Satisfaction and Lower Costs

Outpatient care is transforming the way health systems deliver care by providing patients with faster and more affordable experiences, while helping hospitals and physicians adapt to a changing healthcare landscape. In this AHA Innovators Connection podcast, recorded live at the 2025 AHA Leadership Summit, Derrick Idbeis (Chief Commercial Officer, MedHQ) and Wes Battiste (Senior Advisor, […]

Navigating HR Compliance: What Your Outpatient Center or ASC Needs to Know

HR compliance is a serious subject for many organizations, but in the healthcare industry, compliance failures can lead to workplace injuries, patient harm, and legal consequences. A greater volume of surgeries is now moving to outpatient departments and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), creating a trend of growth that can sometimes lead to logjams in staffing, a […]

MedHQ Appoints Chief Operating Officer

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MedHQ, the leading provider of advisory and administrative solutions to hospitals and health systems, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), outpatient care providers, and physicians throughout the United States, has appointed Steve Mason, as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mason, who currently serves as President of MedHQ advisory firm Avanza Strategies, brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience […]

Onshore Advantage: Why U.S.-Based Expertise Matters in Your Revenue Cycle

In an effort to lower costs, some healthcare organizations are opting for offshore revenue cycle services — but they often underestimate the lost revenue of utilizing a low-cost service. In fact, a cheaper offshore provider can create significant revenue loss and data risks, and you may not realize the impact on your bottom line until […]