Staffing issues have been a consistent obstacle for ASC leaders, who face high labor costs and shortages of providers across several ASC specialties. Here’s 10 things to know about ASCs’ staffing crisis: 1. According to Medscape’s “Feeling the Impact of…
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Physician recruitment and retainment is a key issue for ASCs in the years ahead as the U.S. faces an anticipated shortage of physicians over the next decade. For its “ASC Leader Expectations for 2026” survey, VMG Health asked 97 leaders…
ASCs face a range of operational challenges as the demand for healthcare services in the U.S. persists and the cost of operations remains high. For its “ASC Leader Expectations for 2026” survey, VMG Health asked 97 leaders what operational hurdles…
As Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) continue to experience growth and greater complexity, operational efficiency has become a defining factor in long-term viability. During a session at Becker’s 31st annual meeting on the business and operations of ASCs, Merrilee Dirickson, Area…
Consolidating vendors, having physician engagement and clear communication and transparency are three keys to reducing costs in ASCs. With operational costs continuing to rise across the ASC and healthcare industries, having best practices for cutting out unnecessary expenses are crucial.…
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From unexpected opportunities and mentor guidance, three ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss how their careers steered them toward the outpatient surgery space. Question: How did your career path lead you to the ASC space? Editor’s note: These responses were…
John Petroni, managing owner at Las Vegas-based Silver State Surgery Center, joined Becker’s to discuss how his work feels like a calling rather than a job, and how leading an ASC offers a daily opportunity to improve the patient and…
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners has appointed Justin Oppenheimer to serve as the company’s next COO and national group president. Mr. Oppenheimer previously served as chief strategy officer and COO, among other leadership roles, at Hospital for Special Surgery in New…
In a Nov. 7 episode of Becker’s Spine and Orthopedic Podcast, Earl Kilbride, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Austin (Texas) Orthopedic Institute, discussed the issues shaping healthcare and ASCs in 2025. Here are three key trends identified during the discussion:…
Here are four leadership changes — including both arrivals and departures — at Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare in the past 20 days: 1. Alexis Mussi was appointed CEO of MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, part of HCA. Ms. Mussi most…