Joseph D'Agostino, administrator of Snellville, Ga.-based Northside Hospital Gwinnett Advanced Surgery Center and Atlanta-based Advanced Surgery Center – Perimeter, discusses how he sees the healthcare landscape changing and what's in store for his ASCs in the future.
Mr. D'Agostino will speak at the Becker's ASC 25th Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, October 18-20, 2018 in Chicago. Click here to learn more and register.
Q: How do you see the healthcare landscape changing and what is your strategic plan to maintain success?
Joseph D'Agostino: Continue to evolve and innovate by adding new specialties, re-negotiating managed care contracts, publishing cash prices on facility websites, capitalizing on actions of competitors, etc., with our operational plans based on local market opportunities.
Q: What do you see your center doing over the next three to five years to promote strength and sustainable growth?
JD: Converting a hospital wholly owned freestanding ASC to a syndication facility offering surgeons the opportunity to become business partners with us. This creates an environment where true alignment between physicians and facility management is optimal while still maintaining the highest quality for the patient.