Leadership

Angie Jiménez is CEO and administrator of Puerto Rico ASC Holding Company, where she oversees a growing network of ASCs with a mission grounded in quality, innovation and patient-centered care. With more than 15 years of experience in healthcare leadership,…

Michael Warne, CEO of Associated Gastroenterologists of Central New York in Camillus, joined Becker’s to discuss changes he would like to see implemented in healthcare.  Editor’s note: this response was lightly edited for clarity and length.  Michael Warne: I would…

Several compelling reasons drive single-specialty ASCs to transition to a multi-specialty model, including risk diversification, enhanced OR utilization, improved physician recruitment and retention, and increased profitability through economies of scale. While expanding to a multi-specialty ASC model offers multiple benefits,…

Brian Gantwerker, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and president of The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles, where he specializes in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of complex spinal and neurological disorders. A fellowship-trained expert in complex spine surgery, Dr. Gantwerker…

Mergers and acquisitions, private equity and joint ventures have had a significant impact on the ASC space over the past few years, but the frequency of deals has recently decreased, according to this CEO. Higher interest rates, paired with inflation…

There are an array of financial hurdles for ASCs right now, especially those on the smaller side when it comes to reimbursement challenges, rising operational costs and changes to the supply chain to name a few.  Being proactive and out…

James Flaherty, MD, an interventional cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, serves as medical director of the hospital’s coronary care unit. He specializes in advanced therapies for structural heart disease, including transcatheter aortic valve…

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, the parent company of United Surgical Partners International, has appointed Lisa Foo to serve as the company’s first COO. The appointment to the newly created position was effective May 30, according to a securities filing from Tenet.…

As the healthcare landscape shifts, ASCs are at the center of change.  Robert Nelson, PA-C, former executive director of Island Eye Surgicenter, joined Becker’s to offer two predictions on where ASCs may be headed next. Editor’s note: This response has…

As more procedures shift to outpatient settings, consolidation of physician groups, ASCs and platforms is likely to continue.  Private equity has carved out its place in healthcare and will keep consolidation moving forward, according to many executives in the industry. …