Name
F. ASCs in 2030: Anesthesia, Contracts and More
Date & Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
Speakers
Narasimhan Jagannathan, MD, MBA, Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix; Division Chief, Anesthesiology, Phoenix Children's Hospital
Stan Plavin, MD, Owner, Oral Surgery Anesthesia Associates; Physician and Owner, Ambulatory Anesthesia Partners
Peter Bravos, MD, Division Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Sutter Health Surgery Center Division; Chief Medical Officer, Sutter North Medical Group
David Wofford, Principal, ECG Management Consultants
Stan Plavin, MD, Owner, Oral Surgery Anesthesia Associates; Physician and Owner, Ambulatory Anesthesia Partners
Peter Bravos, MD, Division Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Sutter Health Surgery Center Division; Chief Medical Officer, Sutter North Medical Group
David Wofford, Principal, ECG Management Consultants
Description
As 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.
Location Name
Montreux 2
Full Address
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Jakob Emerson, Managing Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
jemerson@beckershealthcare.com
ASC: Topic Tags
Anesthesia, Strategic Planning, Staffing, Revenue Cycle + Financial Management