Leadership

Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System has appointed Will Neate as senior vice president of ambulatory care services.  Mr. Neate will be responsible for overseeing Valley Medical Group, the health system’s physician practice, which has 90 practices across 36 locations, according…

Stagnant insurance reimbursements, the lengthy CON application process and uncertainty from governmental policies are three challenges ASCs are dealing with in 2025 that could be hindering growth opportunities. These three ASC administrators and leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share…

ASCS are emerging as powerful assets in hospitals’ and health systems’ efforts to attract and retain surgeons, particularly in high-demand specialties.  According to Avanza’s Intelligence Hospital Leadership ASC Survey, 93% of hospital and health system leaders view having an ASC…

Lebanon, N.H.-based Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center has appointed Eric Epstein, MD, as ambulatory medical director. Dr. Epstein has more than 20 years of leadership experience in academic medicine. In the role, he will provide leadership in the design, development and…

ASC development is facing headwinds such as high build costs and the ongoing issues with anesthesia, but there are also growth chances for the industry including the site-of-service shift.  Mark Langston, the new chief development officer of Compass Surgical Partners,…

Here are the healthcare, ASC, spine, orthopedic and medtech companies that are appointing new C-suite executives, as reported by Becker’s since March 15:

Shadi Jarjous, MD, chief of hospital medicine at Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, spoke with Becker’s about the systemic changes that could make medicine a more attractive career path for the next generation of students.  With growing concerns about…

A wave of new companies is emerging to support independent ASCs, pushing back against industry consolidation by prioritizing physician ownership, autonomy and innovative management models. Here are three of the companies disrupting the industry: Ker Medical Ker Leader Medical is…

There are a wide range of factors to take into account when launching or constructing a new ASC, including strategies, de novo options and philosophies.  Mark Langston, the new chief development officer of Compass Surgical Partners, recently connected with Becker’s…

Here are five recent leadership moves for ASCs to know: 1. Patrick Conway, MD, CEO of Optum Rx, was named CEO of Optum, the healthcare services arm of UnitedHealth Group and parent company of ASC chain SCA Health. 2. Raleigh,…