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Leadership

In 2024, 28% of physicians have a net worth ranging between $2 million and $4.9 million, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12. 

Ed Glynn, MD, exited his role as ambulatory chief health information officer for HCA Healthcare to join a digital health company.

From procedure migration to increased demand, here are the ASC and outpatient trends named by three ASC leaders when asked by Becker's about what's exciting them in the industry. 

April Aud, BSN, RN, administrator of Poplar Bluff, Mo.-based Black River Ambulatory Surgery Center,  joined Becker's to discuss the procedures she thinks will move to the ASC setting. 

From reimbursement declines to anesthesia shortages, three ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss the ASC or outpatient trend making them nervous.

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As ASCs continue to face staffing shortages nationwide, many leaders are putting their money into retaining and recruiting talent. 

Eleven U.S. cities topped the list of richest cities in the world, according to a report from consulting firm Henley & Partners in collaboration with analytics firm New World Wealth. 

ASC popularity is continuing to grow as hospitals, health systems and physicians accelerate their investment strategy — more than 7 out of 10 systems intend to continue investing in and affiliating with ASCs, according to a recent survey. 

Michael McClain, founder of LeftCoast Healthcare Advisors and former ASC administrator, joined Becker's to discuss the biggest growth opportunities for ASCs. 

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