EyeCare Partners appoints White as COO EyeCare Partners (ECP), a St. Louis-based provider of clinically integrated eye care, has appointed Matthew White as chief operating officer of its ophthalmology business unit. In this role, White will oversee daily operations, strategic planning and fiscal management across ECP’s ophthalmology practices, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and retina services throughout the U.S. White brings experience in scaling physician-led organizations, having … [Read more...]
Distalmotion Raises $150M, Increases Focus on ASCs
Global medtech company Distalmotion has successfully closed its Series G funding round after raising $150 million. The new funding will be used to increase adoption of the Dexter robotic surgery system and to support ongoing clinical and product development efforts. Dexter has been incorporated into clinical practice across Europe and the U.S., with nearly 3,000 patients treated. “Investors see strong momentum behind the shift of soft-tissue surgery to outpatient settings, along with a … [Read more...]
‘We’re Taking a Multifaceted Approach’: USAP, NSU Launch Nationwide Anesthesia Training Program to Address Clinician Shortage
The U.S. health care sector is facing a significant anesthesiologist shortage, with a projected deficit of nearly 8,450 by 2037, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists. To help address this while further supporting the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) space, U.S. Anesthesia Partners Inc. (USAP) and Nova Southeastern University (NSU) are expanding their current partnership to introduce a new anesthesia training program. “We’re taking a multifaceted approach to scaling … [Read more...]
South Florida Orthopedic Surgeon Launches Innovative Recovery Program to Heal Patients Faster, Eliminate Opioid Use
A new phase of post-operative recovery is emerging for patients in South Florida. Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of The Joint Replacement Institute in Naples, is setting a new standard in post-operative care with the launch of “The Secret Sauce” — a comprehensive, concierge-style recovery program for hip and knee replacement patients. The program is the result of an evolution in his practice, according to Biggs. “My focus has always been on hip and knee … [Read more...]
ASCs Focus on Culture, Staffing Flexibility Amid Unprecedented Health Care Leadership Turnover
Hospital and outpatient surgery center leadership has experienced unprecedented turnover in 2025, caused by economic pressures, technological demands and a shifting workforce culture. As CEO and similar departures rise, organizations are adopting new strategies to stabilize teams and maintain continuity. Through July 2025, hospital CEO exits rose nearly 15% year over year. This occurs even as the overall rate of CEO turnover across industries begins to slow, according to a report from … [Read more...]
ASC Leadership Roundup: Optim Surgery Names New Administrator; Staten Island University Appoints Total Joint Program Director
Optim Surgery Center names new administrator Optim Health System has appointed James Barnes as surgery center administrator for Optim Surgery Center in Savannah, Georgia. Barnes will oversee daily operations, clinical performance and administrative functions. Barnes returns to Optim with more than a decade of clinical and operational experience in surgical services. His career has included roles as a Level 1 trauma nurse, pain management supervisor at Optim, and in DaVinci robotic surgical … [Read more...]
Compass Surgical CFO John Hammack: ASC Growth Demands Transparency
John Hammack has joined the executive team at Compass Surgical Partners as chief financial officer. Hammack’s appointment is anticipated to strengthen the company’s ability to launch, operate and expand high-performing ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) for physician and health system partners. Hammack has led multi-site businesses through successful transformations and steady organic growth, according to Compass. His expertise includes consumer services, technology, real estate and health … [Read more...]
Ophthalmology ASC Player Unifeye Vision Partners Names New CEO
Unifeye Vision Partners (UVP), a growing ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operator in the ophthalmology sector, is shaking up its leadership as it navigates a consolidation wave in the outpatient surgery space. The company on Sept. 29 announced that Mark Garvin will take over as CEO, succeeding Martin Rash, who will shift into the role of executive chairman. Garvin brings more than 30 years of health care experience into the role, including senior positions at Banner Health and a nearly … [Read more...]
From Dental and Behavioral Health to ASCs: How Chris Fromme’s Diverse Background Is Shaping Compass Surgical Partners’ Next Chapter
The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry is entering a new era – one that’s marked by higher-acuity care, increasingly complex joint ventures and an urgent need for infrastructure that can support rapid growth. Compass Surgical Partners is betting that a multi-sector operator with experience in both scaling and transformation is the right person to help lead that charge. The ASC management and development company recently named Chris Fromme as its new chief operating officer. Fromme … [Read more...]
Where ASC Leaders Plan to Invest in 2026
Already looking ahead to 2026, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders are making plans for where they’ll put their dollars to work. Outpatient demand continues to climb, and with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) steadily opening the door to more procedures in the ASC setting, operators are thinking carefully about how to match that growth with the right investments. To get a better sense of what’s on the radar of surgery centers, ASC News asked operators to pull … [Read more...]