Session Details
Date & Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
Name
F. ASCs in 2030: Anesthesia, Contracts and More
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- David Wofford, Principal, ECG Management Consultants
- Narasimhan Jagannathan, MD, MBA, Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix; Division Chief, Anesthesiology, Phoenix Children's Hospital
- Peter Bravos, MD, Division Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Sutter Health Surgery Center Division; Chief Medical Officer, Sutter North Medical Group
- Stan Plavin, MD, Owner, Oral Surgery Anesthesia Associates; Physician and Owner, Ambulatory Anesthesia Partners
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.