In this forward-thinking episode of the Healthy Careers Podcast, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Troy Simonson, CEO of Proliance Surgeons and founder of True North Health Partners, to discuss the growing influence of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and the resurgence of private practice ownership in the U.S. healthcare market.

With decades of experience in healthcare administration and orthopedic practice management, Troy offers unmatched insights into the ASC model, financial strategies for independent physicians, and the critical blend of high-tech and high-touch patient care. He unpacks the barriers facing today’s private practice surgeons—and outlines proven pathways to autonomy, profitability, and innovation through strategic ASC development.

If you're a healthcare executive, ASC administrator, orthopedic leader, private equity investor, or a physician looking to reclaim control of your practice, this episode is your blueprint for what's next in outpatient care.

Key Takeaways:

• ASCs offer financial and operational freedom for physicians seeking independence.

• Strategic partnerships and diversified revenue streams are vital to practice resilience.

• Technology should enable care, not replace the essential doctor-patient connection.

• Physicians can thrive in leadership when equipped with the right business tools.

• Healthcare’s future lies in clinician-led models, not system-driven bureaucracy.

Episode Highlights:

00:49 Meet Troy Simonson: Healthcare Leader & Visionary

01:34 The Founding of True North Health Partners

03:01 Why More Physicians Are Choosing Independence

05:55 Creating Exceptional Patient Experiences in ASCs

07:49 Market Shifts Driving Growth in Private Practice

09:38 How Troy Supports Physician Autonomy

16:52 Revenue Diversification and Financial Sustainability

25:13 Integrating Technology Without Losing the Human Touch

29:51 Troy’s Advice for Emerging Healthcare Leaders

32:31 Final Thoughts: Betting on Yourself in Healthcare

Keywords:

Future of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs),
ASC strategy in private practice,
Independent physician trends 2025,
ASC management for surgeons,
Orthopedic private practice growth,
Proliance Surgeons ASC model,
True North Health Partners strategy,
Healthcare leadership podcast,
Building independent surgical centers,
Revenue diversification for physicians,
ASC vs hospital ownership,
Physician-led outpatient care,
Physician CEO business models,
Value-based care in orthopedics,

Connect with Troy Simonson:

• LinkedIn: Troy Simonson
• Visit Proliance Surgeons
• Visit True North Health Partners
• Read the Book – Be The Difference