Leadership

A new working paper from economists at the University of Chicago and Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., published March 2026 argues that regulatory gatekeepers, not market forces, have shaped American medicine into a system with too few physicians, too many…

From managing billion-dollar acquisitions to overseeing capital allocation across hundreds of facilities, CFOs at the country’s top ASC companies play a pivotal role in driving growth and long-term strategy.  Here’s a closer look at the finance leaders at the helm…

The five richest physicians in the world built fortunes spanning biotech breakthroughs and healthcare empires, but their “self-made” status varies widely, from billionaire founders who started with little to those who leveraged family wealth and early advantages. Editor’s note: Net…

As health system employment loses its luster, squeezed by shifting RVU targets, limited autonomy and burnout, a growing number of surgeons are leaving ASCs for a workplace shift.  Janet Carlson has seen it play out across her career as an…

Alignment of physician partners, creating a strong culture from the start and knowing your business operations are the keys to success for new ASCs in the expanding outpatient market.  Securing top talent can be challenging, but it is one of…

From advancements in robotic surgery to new methods for minimally invasive procedures, here are five recent breakthroughs in surgical care: 1. Physicians at Advanced Surgery Center of Beverly Hills (Calif.) performed the first post-FDA-approval case using the Synergy Disc April…

The Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget released April 3 proposes a $15.8 billion cut to HHS, while requesting $1.5 trillion for defense, a 44% increase. The budget would dramatically reshape federal spending priorities across healthcare and national security. It…

Effective ASC leadership is defined by who holds a seat at the table — and where accountabilities lie.  In healthcare overall, physicians and other clinicians do not always have the strongest voice when it comes to administrative- and governance-focused decision-making.…

ASC ownership and governance is quietly shifting from all-or-nothing equity models to more nuanced ownership structures — but how much impact does that structure have on success? Teresa Tam, MD, a minimally invasive gynecological surgeon and owner of All for…

Amid the many AI tools available for ASCs, Nikhil Shetty, MD, said he’s found the most return on investment from applications that assist with revenue cycle, predict denials and act as a “force multiplier” for the workforce. Dr. Shetty, COO…