Leadership

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. 

Four physicians recently joined Becker's to discuss the disruptors they are keeping an eye on for 2024. 

A growing number of hospitals, health systems and ASCs are dropping Medicare Advantage contracts for prior authorization denials and slow payments, among other reasons. 

Urologists were named the most stressful job in the country, according to Mental Health America's "Mind the Workplace" 2023 report.