Name
G. When Surgeons Own the ASC: Navigating Alignment and Incentive Conflicts
Date & Time
Friday, June 18, 2027, 8:45 AM - 9:25 AM
Speakers
Tammy Smittle, RN, BSN, MHA, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer, Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital, Ascension Texas
Tricia Wollam, CASC, Administrator, Alliance Surgery Center
Shauna Slater, Administrator, Coastal ASC, LLC
Tammy Smittle Tricia Wollam
Description
Surgeon ownership stakes are a powerful motivator for productivity and cost-conscious decision-making — but they also create tensions with hospital partners and raise governance questions. Leaders share how they've structured ownership models that align financial incentives without undermining broader system goals.
Session Type
Panel