Becker's Healthcare November 24, 2025
The prospect of opening a standalone ASC in 2025 is marked by both challenges and opportunities as the demand for surgical services, as well as operational costs, both remain high.
Geoffrey Hibbert, BSN, RN, is an administrator at Trinity Surgery Center Greenville, S.C., which is currently under construction. When completed, the independent, physician-owned ASC will offer ophthalmology, ENT, orthopedic and hand procedures, and will operate in connection with an existing physician practice within the facility.
Mr. Hibbert has years of experience working on the opening teams of both hospitals and surgery centers, but said that when it comes to new construction, even seasoned leaders should expect the unexpected.
“There’s just always a little something,” he said. “For...







