Leadership

ASCS are emerging as powerful assets in hospitals’ and health systems’ efforts to attract and retain surgeons, particularly in high-demand specialties.  According to Avanza’s Intelligence Hospital Leadership ASC Survey, 93% of hospital and health system leaders view having an ASC…

Lebanon, N.H.-based Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center has appointed Eric Epstein, MD, as ambulatory medical director. Dr. Epstein has more than 20 years of leadership experience in academic medicine. In the role, he will provide leadership in the design, development and…

ASC development is facing headwinds such as high build costs and the ongoing issues with anesthesia, but there are also growth chances for the industry including the site-of-service shift.  Mark Langston, the new chief development officer of Compass Surgical Partners,…

Here are the healthcare, ASC, spine, orthopedic and medtech companies that are appointing new C-suite executives, as reported by Becker’s since March 15:

Shadi Jarjous, MD, chief of hospital medicine at Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, spoke with Becker’s about the systemic changes that could make medicine a more attractive career path for the next generation of students.  With growing concerns about…

A wave of new companies is emerging to support independent ASCs, pushing back against industry consolidation by prioritizing physician ownership, autonomy and innovative management models. Here are three of the companies disrupting the industry: Ker Medical Ker Leader Medical is…

There are a wide range of factors to take into account when launching or constructing a new ASC, including strategies, de novo options and philosophies.  Mark Langston, the new chief development officer of Compass Surgical Partners, recently connected with Becker’s…

Here are five recent leadership moves for ASCs to know: 1. Patrick Conway, MD, CEO of Optum Rx, was named CEO of Optum, the healthcare services arm of UnitedHealth Group and parent company of ASC chain SCA Health. 2. Raleigh,…

Two of the three highest-paid executives of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare saw a rise in both base salary and total compensation. Here is what the three highest-paid HCA executives earned since 2020: Samuel Hazen, CEO. Mr. Hazen was appointed CEO…

Monitoring cash flow, reviewing contracts and improving efficiency are a few strategies that ASC leaders are taking to guard against a potential recession.  Six ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their strategies.  Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for…