Leadership

Here are three growing threats that continue to plague ASCs:

Physician pay is not keeping up with rising practice costs. 

Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health faculty have signed a no-confidence letter against two physician leaders, The Cavalier Daily reported Sept. 5. 

ASC leaders are less satisfied than in previous years with their role, and around one-third may exit their roles in the next year, according to OR Manager.

Great ASC administrators and leaders can be hard to find and retain.

From CVS Health to artificial intelligence, five physician leaders joined Becker's to discuss the healthcare disruptors most affecting physicians. 

From loss of autonomy to artificial intelligence, six physicians joined Becker's to discuss the biggest threats to the physician workforce. 

From anesthesia provider shortages to rising practice costs, four ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss the biggest threats to ASCs right now. 

Six ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss the biggest growth opportunities for surgery centers. 

Consolidation and rising costs is making practicing independently less feasible for physicians.