November-December 2024 • Vol. 2024 No. 8
Independent ASCs' new
dilemma
The ASC industry is facing a new dilemma:
An aging physician population looking
to cash out, but not necessarily to larger
consolidators.
The healthcare power
players physicians are
monitoring
From commercial payers to physician
organizations, six physician leaders discuss
the healthcare power players they are
watching.
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Friends or foes? The evolving
ASC, hospital relationship
Hospitals are increasingly looking to ASCs as procedures
migrate to the outpatient setting. Not only is the cost-savings
potential substantial, ASCs are also often a more preferable
setting for patients and physicians. Patients look to ASCs for the
convenience while physicians enjoy the autonomy and financial
gains offered.
40+
STORIES INSIDE
10 vital lessons from ASC, physician leaders p. 5
22nd Annual
Spine, Orthopedic and Pain
Management-Driven ASC + The
Future of Spine Conference
June 18 - 21, 2025
Swissotel Chicago // Chicago, IL
SAVE THE DATE
IN THIS ISSUE:
The 5 richest
physician
billionaires
p. 8
Meet CEOs, CFOs of
the 5 biggest ASC
chains
p. 9
8 billing-cycle
partner red flags for
ASCs
p. 10
Spine surgeons
weigh Medicare exit
amid pay cuts
p. 23
The colonoscopy
payment 'loopholes'
GIs are eyeing
p. 32
HCA to add 100
outpatient facilities
in 2024
p. 35
The days of fee-for-
service are 'running
out'
p. 37
