HRS/ACC Scientific Statement: Guiding Principles on the Performance of Intracardiac Ablation Procedures in Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Growing evidence supports the feasibility of intracardiac ablation in the ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) setting, with an ongoing need for clinical investigation to track outcomes

Barriers to scalable adoption include regulatory fragmentation, workforce challenges and heterogeneity in reimbursement

Ablation in ASCs requires collaboration among clinicians, policymakers, payers and advocacy groups to ensure safety and effectiveness, harmonize payment policies, prioritize equitable access and embed rigorous quality assurance frameworks