More coronary angioplasties are transitioning from inpatient to outpatient settings, and hospitals can benefit from reduced readmissions and higher profits, according to an infographic from Objective Health. In 2008, roughly 10 percent of coronary angioplasties were performed as outpatient procedures.…
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