Becker's Healthcare November 8, 2024
While ASCs remain largely independent, consolidation is on the rise as the industry’s largest chains continue to expand, leaving the state of practice independence in flux.
Several leaders joined Becker’s on a Nov. 2 panel at the 30th annual Business and Operations of ASCs Meeting in Chicago to discuss how ASCs can maintain their autonomy in large, dynamic markets.
Flexibility
Where larger health systems and practices may benefit from a larger pool of resources and finances, many ASCs look to be more responsive to the fast-changing dynamics of the market.
John Brady, CEO of Fox Valley (Ill.) Orthopedics, noted that operating with a small team allows for quicker decision-making than in larger organizations.
“I don’t need 14 vice presidents to discuss...