Leadership

The total compensation package for many ASC leaders jumped considerably in the last year, according to data from the 2023 OR Manager survey.

There are fewer ASCs at the extreme ends of the operating budget spectrum in 2023 than there were in 2022, according to data from an OR Manager survey.

ASC leaders on average report a $120,000 salary, while vice presidents and chief nurse executives are earning more, according to an OR Manager survey.

The next five years could bring a large exodus of ASC leaders, according to an OR Manager survey.

Sri Sundaram, MD, electrophysiologist at South Denver (Colo.) Cardiology Associates, joined Becker's to discuss why declining physician pay is the trend he's the most concerned about in 2023. 

The five richest physicians are ending 2023 with a combined net worth of nearly $35 billion, according to Forbes' real-time net worth tracker. 

Many healthcare leaders are worried about industry consolidation as physicians continue to opt for employed models over private practice. 

Here are 10 thoughts shared with Becker's by ASC leaders that give key insight into the industry:

In an interactive session at the Becker's 29th Annual ASC Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, John Hatchell, co-founder and chief executive officer of TYDEi Health, discussed the complexities of vendor contracts in healthcare and how they impact profitability.…

Taif Mukhdomi, MD, interventional pain physician at Pain Zero in Columbus, Ohio, joined Becker's to discuss the disruptor he will be eyeing in 2023.