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Agenda

  • July 8, 2026

    Wednesday

  • July 9, 2026

    Thursday

  • Connect with ambulatory surgery center leaders, providers, and partners to kick off Investments & Operations Conference. Share insights, spark new connections, and set the tone for two days of impactful conversations.

  • 8:00 AM-4:40 PM
    Registration

  • 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
    Breakfast

  • Gather for a warm welcome from the Ambulatory Surgery Center News team, as they set the stage for the high-impact sessions, networking opportunities and industry insights set to unfold.

  • 9:15 AM-9:45 AM
    Keynote Panel Coming Soon

  • Outpatient migration is accelerating, reimbursement pressure isn’t easing, and capital is getting more selective. In this panel-style discussion, ASC C-suite executives will candidly assess the forces reshaping the industry – from specialty expansion and payer dynamics to consolidation and physician alignment – and outline the strategic decisions that could define the next phase of growth.


  • Take a breather between sessions to mingle with fellow attendees, exchange ideas, and build relationships with professionals shaping the future of the ASC market.


  • After years of steady deal activity, ambulatory surgery center consolidation is entering a new phase. Strategic buyers, private equity firms and health systems are all pursuing scale — but with different priorities and deal structures. This panel will explore how the ASC M&A market is evolving and what it means for operators, physicians and investors.

  • As higher-acuity procedures such as spine and cardiovascular interventions increasingly move into ambulatory surgery centers, operators are reevaluating how to expand service lines and capture new growth opportunities. This panel will explore what it takes to successfully add or scale specialty programs—from physician alignment and payer strategy to facility capabilities and staffing.

  • Refuel and recharge with executives and innovators in the ASC market by enjoying lunch, where meaningful introductions and collaborative conversations are always on the menu.

  • 1:00 PM-1:30 PM
    Option 1
    Panel Coming Soom

  • As more surgical volume shifts outpatient, health systems and academic medical centers are reassessing not only how they grow their ASC footprint — but how partnership itself is defined. This panel explores the evolving ecosystem required to plan, launch, and scale successful ASC strategies, from traditional joint ventures and physician alignment to the broader network of industry, operational, and community stakeholders that support long-term performance. Panelists will discuss governance models, capital considerations, brand stewardship, specialty strategy, and the often-overlooked partnerships that accelerate — or constrain — execution across the ASC lifecycle. Expect a candid conversation about what’s working, where collaboration breaks down, and how redefining partnership as a connected, multi-stakeholder experience is reshaping value creation in the ASC era.


  • Reimbursement models, prior authorization requirements and network design are all in flux — and ASC leaders can’t afford to treat contracting as routine. This discussion will explore how leading operators are approaching rate negotiations, data transparency, specialty growth and long-term alignment with health plans, with a mix of perspectives.

  • 2:20 PM-2:50 PM
    Option 1
    Panel Coming Soon

  • Take a breather between sessions to mingle with fellow attendees, exchange ideas, and build relationships with professionals shaping the future of the ASC market.

  • 3:30 PM-4:00 PM
    Option 1
    Panel Coming Soon

  • Employer direct contracting is moving from “interesting experiment” to repeatable growth channel for ambulatory surgery centers — especially as employers chase predictable costs, faster access and better member experience. This session breaks down what’s driving the trend, where the best opportunities are emerging, and what it actually takes for an ASC to earn and keep employer business.

  • Hospitals, health systems and ASCs are competing for the same limited pool of nurses, techs and administrators. So how do ambulatory surgery centers stand out? This panel will explore how ASC leaders are building cultures that attract top talent, keep staff engaged and reduce turnover in a tight labor market.