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…
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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…
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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 health systems to develop ASCs. He succeeds DJ Hill, who will remain…
ASC leaders have made significant advancements in technology, clinical efficiency and staffing in the last year and remain attentive to the constant stream of emerging tools to boost their practice’s productivity. Three ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the investments…
Operational efficiency, cost management and patient experience are key principles guiding ASC leaders’ strategies for success in 2026 as they navigate a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Three ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the initiatives they plan on implementing…
In 2024, Becker’s reported on 12 academic medical centers that had opened or were developing new ASCs and outpatient centers. In 2025, that number increased to 14, representing a slow but steadily growing interest in ASC investments by academic medical…
Physicians say documentation and administrative work are their biggest workplace burdens, according to a 2025 survey from CHG Healthcare and Hanover Research. The survey, conducted in May among 920 practicing physicians, examined what drives physician disengagement and what organizations can…