2026 Scientific Sessions

Dollars and Sense: Cath Lab Economics

This session explores the financial strategies that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence in cath labs. Experts will share insights on launching new programs, building effective outreach, and navigating physician-hospital partnerships. Attendees will also examine vendor contracting, payor mix dynamics, and the development of care programs in underserved communities. The session offers practical tools to align clinical goals with economic performance.
Launching a new High-impact Cath lab Program
Jay S. Giri, MD, FSCAI, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Understanding Payor mix in the Current Climate
Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPhil, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Cambridge, MA
Bridging the Gap: Creating Care Programs in Underserved Communities
Tara L. Jones, M.D., FSCAI, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT