Leadership

A significant driver of the ASC markets’ growth in the last year is patient preference. ASCs often present a more affordable, convenient and comfortable alternative to hospitals for outpatient procedures — and leaders are keen to double down on that…

The emergence of ASCs and outpatient facilities has some in the industry questioning if joint ventures with hospitals are totally necessary. With the battle over the legality of CON laws ongoing in North Carolina, the idea of ASCs and independent…

The ASC industry is in a transitional period as healthcare moves increasingly into digital formats for managing health records and data — but some ASCs are still catching up to this trend.  According to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s July…

Joe Peluso, an administrator at Greensburg, Pa.-based Aestique Surgery Center, joined Becker’s  to discuss how the U.S. healthcare system is entering a period of major change, but warned rising costs are outpacing improvements in coverage and innovation.  He outlined a…

ASC leaders across the country are struggling to maintain margins as operational costs continue to climb faster than reimbursement can catch up.  Five ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the best ways that ASCs can get ahead of rising…

ASC leaders continue to navigate a competitive ASC environment as hospitals, health systems and corporate interests become increasingly invested in the outpatient market.  Here’s what three leaders recently told Becker’s about what consolidation efforts are having the most significant impact…

Surgical supply manufacturer Aspen Surgical has tapped Jørgen Hansen as its new CEO, effective immediately, Medical Product Outsourcing reported Jan. 6.  Mr. Hanson has more than 30 years of experience in medical technology, according to the report. He previously served…

AdventHealth Surgery Center Innovation Tower in Orlando, Fla., was recently named one of 37 ASCs recognized by The Leapfrog Group for excellence in quality and patient safety, with honors reflecting strong performance in areas such as infection prevention, medication safety,…

Here are 10 recent ASC leadership appointments to watch in 2026:  1. Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners named Mark Langston as CEO, effective Jan. 5. Mr. Langston previously served as chief development officer at Compass, which partners with physicians and…

Mandy Gerlach, COO of Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health South Florida’s Outpatient Services, joined Becker’s to discuss how her team builds a culture where every employee feels empowered to “stop the line,” and why hiring and leadership alignment are the…