Leadership

What many ASC leaders once viewed as a short-term, post-pandemic workforce disruption now looks like a permanent reset, one driven less by “staffing shortages” alone and more by a fundamental shift in what clinicians will accept at work. Seven ASC…

Compass Surgical Partners’ newly appointed CEO Mark Langston is stepping into the role with a clear operational focus. After previously serving as the company’s chief development officer, Mr. Langston joined Becker’s to discuss how his top priority is building people,…

Last year, CMS approved more than 500 procedures for the outpatient setting, representing a huge win for the leaders and physicians in the ASC industry who have advocated for an expanded ASC covered procedures list for years. The win came…

As healthcare costs continue to climb and consolidation accelerates across the industry, one ASC executive says the solution policymakers keep overlooking is competition.  Dan Tasset, founder and chairman of Leawood, Kan.-based NueHealth, joined Becker’s that empowering patients with real choices…

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in North Central Bronx today has appointed Grace Hyun, MD as chief of urology.  Dr. Hyun succeeds Judy Siegel, MD, according to a Jan. 28 news release. The appointment became effective on January 1.  Dr. Hyun…

ASCs have become an important lever in the battle against surgical and procedural care gaps in rural areas as hospitals and health systems look to expand services at a lower cost while shifting inpatient volume, when possible.  Here are five…

From payer obstacles to operational pressures, five ASC leaders discuss the biggest frictions they’re facing. Note: Responses were lightly edited. Question: Where are you seeing the most friction in your practice? How are you approaching it? Brian Gantwerker, MD. President…

Here are four ASC leadership moves since Jan. 1, 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Mullica Hill, N.J.-based Inspira Health named Warren Moore as president and chief operating officer Jan. 20.  2. Dallas-based VMG Health named Wes Champion as CEO.…

Rural ASCs face unique challenges compared with their urban counterparts as they often manage more severe staffing shortages and gaps in specialty care coverage. Despite this, rural ASCs may have a significant advantage in the shift toward value-based care, Daniel…

The ASC is becoming a more viable option for higher acuity spine and pain management procedures, but leaders need to think strategically before rushing to add them to their rosters, Nikhil Shetty, MD, said. Dr. Shetty, COO of Munster, Ind.-based…