Valuation of Cardiovascular Services:
Competitive Environment
Demand for a variety of healthcare services, including cardiovascular services, is likely to increase significantly in the near future, primarily as a result of the increasing proportion of Americans over the age of 65. As noted in the first installment in this series, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S., rendering cardiovascular services in particularly high demand. However, at the same time that need for these services is increasing, the supply of these services, measured by the number of actively practicing physicians in cardiac specialties, is decreasing, leading to a potential tipping point in the foreseeable future. This second installment in a five-part series on the valuation of cardiovascular services reviews the competitive environment in which these providers operate. (Read more...)
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