Join the ECG team at Becker’s 32nd Annual Business and Operations of ASCs Conference, October 29–31, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.
Why Attend?
Prominent ASC executives from leading institutions will lead engaging discussions and debate on critical topics for the future of ASCs, spine, orthopedics, GI, ophthalmology, cardiology, and more at this event presented by Becker’s Healthcare.
ECG is a proud exhibitor. Visit us at booth #501
Panel:
Consolidation Models: Exit Strategies and Growth for Physicians
Thursday, October 29
8 a.m. (CT)
Rob will participate in a panel to discuss how physician consolidation is accelerating, bringing new options for growth and exit. This panel explores consolidation models shaping today’s market, from private equity to strategic partnerships. Leaders discuss valuation considerations, governance tradeoffs, succession planning, and how physicians can align financial goals with clinical independence and long-term practice sustainability. Panelists include EJ Ledesma of 360 Orthopedics, Robert J. Suriani of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, and Whitney Courser of NueHealth.
Panel:
ASCs in 2030: Anesthesia, Contracts, and More
Thursday, October 29
1:10 p.m. (CT)
David will participate in a panel to discuss how ASCs look toward 2030, anesthesia models, contracts, and operating structures are poised for change. This panel explores how leaders are preparing for the next decade, examining workforce trends, contracting strategies, and care delivery innovations that will shape ASC sustainability, access, and financial performance in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Panelists include Narasimhan Jagannathan of Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Peter Bravos of Sutter North Medical Group, and Stan Plavin of Ambulatory Anesthesia Partners.
Panel:
Navigating the Future of ASC Growth: Payer Contracting, Case Migration, and Financial Sustainability
Thursday, October 29
1:10 p.m. (CT)
For ASCs, sustainable growth requires more than volume alone. Amy, Emily, Dan, and Leslie will explore practical strategies for strengthening payer negotiations, preparing for higher-acuity procedures, and evaluating ownership models. Panelists will also examine how leading ASCs are responding to anesthesia stipends, robotics investment, staffing, supply, and revenue cycle pressures.
