Compass Surgical Partners

Our VP of Payer Strategy, Stacy LaLonde joined Geri Eaves, BSN, RN, CASC, CNOR Kara Newbury, and Robert Holly at Ambulatory Surgery Center News this week to decode what the 2026 payment landscape really means for surgery centers — from CMS's final rule to commercial payer dynamics. Some highlights: 💡CMS added catheter ablation codes to the ASC-CPL. With only 200 CV ASCs nationwide, there's significant CV ASC opportunity for physician groups and health systems ready to move. 💡CMS added 560 codes to the CPL this year and promises more additions next year. Larger ASCs will capture this growth. Smaller independent centers risk getting left behind without the capital and operational bandwidth to execute. 💡As ASC utilization grows, incentives shrink. Site neutrality threats loom. Your leverage? Data-driven negotiation and documented outcomes. 2026 brings real expansion opportunities, but only for ASCs with the capital, expertise, and payer relationships to execute. Partnership models matter more than ever. Read the full 2026 ASC reimbursement breakdown: https://hubs.li/Q03X6y7g0 #ASC #PayerStrategy #RevenueCycle #HealthcareLeadership

Looking forward to this important conversation tomorrow. Our own Stacy LaLonde will be joining Ambulatory Surgery Center News to unpack the key updates in the 2026 ASC final payment rule and what it means for outpatient strategy, case mix, and future growth. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time: https://hubs.li/Q03VRTGY0

Thanksgiving gives us a chance to pause and acknowledge what truly drives ASC excellence: exceptional people. We’re thankful for our physician and health system partners, and for the administrators, nurses, and staff who keep patient care at the center of every decision. We hope the holiday gives you time to rest and recharge. #ASC #PatientExperience #HappyThanksgiving

Join Ambulatory Surgery Center News next week for a deep dive into 2026 ASC payment dynamics! Our own Stacy LaLonde will join Geri Eaves, BSN, RN, CASC, CNOR and Kara Newbury to break down the key takeaways from CMS’s 2026 ASC final payment rule. Learn which procedures are likely to migrate to the outpatient setting, how reimbursement updates may impact case mix, and what operators are doing to prepare for these shifts. 📅 Wednesday, December 3 | 12:00 PM EST Don’t miss this opportunity to hear insights on payment trends, site-of-service shifts, and strategies for navigating commercial payer negotiations and revenue cycle impacts. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q03VRTGY0 #ASC #AmbulatorySurgery #HealthcareStrategy

Today we pause to honor U.S. military veterans who continue to serve long after they switch out their military fatigues and uniforms for medical scrubs. Veterans bring to their roles exactly what high-performance healthcare demands: A commitment to service, teamwork, accountability, and respect. At Compass Surgical Partners, we’re proud to work alongside veterans who help our centers deliver high-quality, efficient ambulatory surgical care every day. Your leadership shows up in the OR, in pre-op and PACU, at the front desk, and in every decision that puts patients first. To all veterans — and to those still serving in our ASCs and partner healthcare organizations — thank you for your service to our country and to our patients and communities. 

As orthopedic practices face more complexity than ever, conversations like this one are critical. Next week at American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), Scott Bacon, CFP®, SVP of Corporate Development at Compass, will join industry leaders on the panel “The Business of Private Practice Orthopedics: Current Challenges & Practical Recommendations for Success.” A must-attend session for surgeons looking to sustain independence and unlock new growth strategies. #AAHKS2025 #OrthopedicSurgeons #PrivatePractice #ASCgrowth

John Hammack has joined the executive team at Compass Surgical Partners as chief financial officer. Hammack’s appointment is anticipated to strengthen the company’s ability to launch, operate and expand high-performing ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) for physician and health system partners. https://bit.ly/4nLdC0K

Compass Surgical Partners is headed to AAHKS! We’re looking forward to learning alongside the orthopedic community and sharing insights on ASC strategy. If ASC opportunities are a focus for your practice in 2026, talk to our team in Dallas! #AAHKS2025 #ASCstrategy #OrthopedicSurgeons

John E. Hammack has joined Compass’ executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. A finance leader with deep experience leading transformations and growth for multi-site businesses, John brings expertise in healthcare, M&A, private equity, and real estate. Most recently, he has guided financial strategy for large physician practices operating ambulatory surgery centers. “John is a business-focused finance leader who combines rigorous discipline with a commercial mindset,” said Compass CEO DJ Hill. “His engaging leadership style makes him a delight to work with — and a real asset to our ASC partners.” At Compass, John will lead a finance team focused on creating transparent, actionable insights that drive ASC service line growth for our health system and physician partners. 🔗 Read the full press release: https://hubs.li/Q03MKl_V0 #HealthSystems #Physicians #ASC #HealthcareLeadership #Finance

We’re proud to have Chris Fromme on our team! Chris recently sat down with ASC News to share his insights on the evolving ASC landscape and how his diverse experience is shaping Compass’s next chapter.