From consolidation to noncompetes, six physician leaders recently joined Becker's to discuss the workforce trends that are concerning them. 

Here are five statistics regarding ASC leaders to know:

Catherine Chang, MD, vice president and chief quality officer for ambulatory and clinical councils of Greenville, S.C.-based Prisma Health, joined Becker's to discuss why she is excited about the ambulatory expansion of healthcare. 

Here are seven key statistics on ASC leadership compensation to know, according to an OR Manager survey of 117 leaders.

Artificial intelligence continues to make waves in the healthcare space. 

ASC and spine leaders are increasingly concerned with Medicare Advantage, citing  prior authorization denials and slow payments. 

Here are three major trends that ASCs will need to keep a sharp eye on to remain successful in the coming year. 

Here are five key statistics that are shaping the ASC industry this year:

Nearly 10 million workers received a raise after minimum wage increases went into effect for 22 states on Jan. 1, according to a recent analysis from the Economic Policy Institute. 

The total compensation package for many ASC leaders jumped considerably in the last year, according to data from the 2023 OR Manager survey.

There are fewer ASCs at the extreme ends of the operating budget spectrum in 2023 than there were in 2022, according to data from an OR Manager survey.

ASC leaders on average report a $120,000 salary, while vice presidents and chief nurse executives are earning more, according to an OR Manager survey.

The next five years could bring a large exodus of ASC leaders, according to an OR Manager survey.

Sri Sundaram, MD, electrophysiologist at South Denver (Colo.) Cardiology Associates, joined Becker's to discuss why declining physician pay is the trend he's the most concerned about in 2023. 

The five richest physicians are ending 2023 with a combined net worth of nearly $35 billion, according to Forbes' real-time net worth tracker. 

Many healthcare leaders are worried about industry consolidation as physicians continue to opt for employed models over private practice. 

Here are 10 thoughts shared with Becker's by ASC leaders that give key insight into the industry:

In an interactive session at the Becker's 29th Annual ASC Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, John Hatchell, co-founder and chief executive officer of TYDEi Health, discussed the complexities of vendor contracts in healthcare and how they impact profitability. He highlighted the need for technology to manage these contracts, particularly in relation to medical device implants and disposables.

Taif Mukhdomi, MD, interventional pain physician at Pain Zero in Columbus, Ohio, joined Becker's to discuss the disruptor he will be eyeing in 2023. 

Four physicians recently joined Becker's to discuss the disruptors they are keeping an eye on for 2024.