Leadership

For Gregg Florentin, maintaining independence is key to maintaining financial stability. 

The biggest misconception about ASCs is that any procedure is appropriate for the surgery center, according to Annie Shippen. 

From supply chain obstacles to revenue disruptions, the pandemic highlighted the need for ASC adaptability.

For Covenant High Plains Surgery Center in Lubbock, Texas, sharing risk among staff was key to surviving the pandemic. 

CNBC ranked America's top states for business based on several categories, including the cost of doing business, access to capital and business friendliness.

Although some leaders say ASC independence has "seen its better days," others see it as key to long-term success. 

Easton-based University of Maryland Shore Regional Health named ASC nurse Emily Uyttewaal, RN, its 2021 nurse of the year, local NBC affiliate KVPI reported July 10. 

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the migration of procedures to the outpatient setting, leaving ASC leaders balancing changes in both procedure volume and pandemic policy in the past year. 

The pandemic accelerated the quantity and complexity of procedures performed in ASCs, leading to an increase in partnerships and consolidation in the industry.

Here are 10 ASC administrators to know: