Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the current opportunities for ASC success, from release of cases from hospitals ASCs to operating room efficiencies. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Question: What is currently the…
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Priyantha Ranaweera, MD, is a Harvard-trained interventional cardiologist and medical director of Manhattan Specialists Center in Manhattan, Kan. With over 20 years of global medical experience, Dr. Ranaweera specializes in peripheral interventions, heart catheterizations and advanced device implantation. Reflecting on…
Capital Cardiology Associates, a partner practice of Cardiovascular Logistics, has appointed Kevin Longacker as COO. Mr. Longacker has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare, manufacturing and technology industries, focusing on financial leadership, operational transformation and strategic growth,…
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…
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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…