June 2023 • Vol. 2023 No. 5
The pros and cons of
consolidation
A physician at the University of New
Mexico Health Sciences Center in
Albuquerque, discusses the benefits —
and downsides — of the growing trend of
consolidation in healthcare.
Why aren't there more
cardiovascular ASCs?
Cardiology has been recognized as a
prime growth specialty for ASCs, so why
aren't there more cardiovascular-focused
surgery centers?
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What ASCs need most right
now, per 6 leaders
Six healthcare professionals share what the ASC industry
needs most, from training and retaining staff to technological
upgrades and other necessities.
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STORIES INSIDE
Payers still pushing procedures to the ASC setting -- here's why p. 10
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A N N U A L M E E T I N G
THE BUSINESS &
OPERATIONS OF ASCS
October 26 - 28, 2023 | Swissotel Chicago
SAVE THE DATE
IN THIS ISSUE:
ASC chains by
number of surgery
centers
p. 7
3 ASC deals shaping
the industry
p. 19
Tenet's highest-paid
execs
p. 8
How long has USPI
been on top?
p. 18
How private GI
practice could
change in 10 years
p. 16
