With high revenue and substantial latent demand, ventricular assist device (VAD) looks like an attractive investment as less acute cardiovascular volumes shift outpatient. But high costs, regulatory requirements, and demanding patient management can challenge program sustainability. To help planners make an informed decision to launch or grow a VAD program, this report explains how to:
- • Think about the role of a VAD program in an evolving market
• Meet key certification requirements
• Develop effective cost containment strategies