Mr. Hayek said the following regarding the deal, “Joining with OptumCare will enable us to better support and empower independent physicians, helping them provide high-quality care for their patients while making healthcare more affordable. The combination of SCA and OptumCare is another step forward toward our vision of becoming the partner of choice for surgeons.”
Prior to joining SCA, Mr. Hayek was the president of a DaVita Healthcare Partners’ division. He was also president and CEO of Alliance Healthcare Services, a diagnostic imaging and radiation provider.
Mr. Hayek is a keynote speaker at Becker’s ASC 24th Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs in October. Learn more about the event here.
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At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.