Name
D. Supercharge ASC Performance with Powerful Physician Partnerships
Date & Time
Friday, October 30, 2026, 3:40 PM - 4:20 PM
Speakers
Nathan Merriman, MD, MSCE, Medical Director, GI and Digestive Health, Canyons and Desert Regions, Intermountain Health
Rick Q. Ngo, MD, FACS, Founder and General Surgeon, Texas Hernia & Surgical Specialists
Dakota Marty, MBA, Vice President, Strategic Growth and Integration, American Pain Consortium
Mallory Damschroder, Director, Surgical Operations, Wagner Kapoor Institute
Dakota Marty
Description

Strong physician partnerships are a catalyst for high-performing ASCs. This panel explores how deeper collaboration can supercharge performance, from volume growth and efficiency to quality and culture. Leaders share strategies to strengthen alignment, improve communication, and create partnerships that motivate physicians while driving sustainable operational and financial success.

Location Name
St. Gallen 3
Full Address
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Kelly Gooch, Managing Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
kgooch@beckershealthcare.com
ASC: Topic Tags
Leadership, Joint Ventures, Service Line Growth