Concerning patient access to elective percutaneous coronary interventions in ambulatory surgical facilities.

HB 2545 requires Washington's Department of Health to establish rules by July 2027 allowing ambulatory surgical facilities (outpatient centers) to perform elective heart procedures called percutaneous coronary interventions. The bill directly affects patients seeking these procedures outside hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities that may expand services. It mandates an independent review of factors like patient safety, access, and costs before creating these rules, while ensuring University of Washington's cardiac training volumes are maintained. The law aims to expand access to heart care in outpatient settings without disrupting existing hospital cardiac services.