Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Growth Opportunities in Bariatrics and ASCs with Vijay Bachani
Nov 22, 2025
Vijay Bachani, President and Chief Growth Officer of New York Bariatric Group, dives into the evolving landscape of ASCs. He highlights key trends like the shift to outpatient services and the impact of self-funded employers. Vijay shares insights on negotiation strategies and the importance of partnerships for growth. Excitingly, he discusses potential expansions into outpatient cardiology and orthopedic services. With an optimistic view of the ASC market, he encourages practices to team up with experienced ASC experts for successful growth.
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Bariatrics Platform Built On Mixed Expertise
- New York Bariatric Group grew into the largest bariatric platform across five states and four ASCs.
- Vijay Bachani combines healthcare and finance experience to lead strategy, growth and acquisitions.
Three Market Forces Reshaping ASCs
- Key trends include procedures moving outpatient, growth of self-funded employers, and increasing price transparency.
- Consolidation pressures independents and shifts leverage toward organizations that can negotiate well.
Negotiate With Clear Leverage
- Do understand who has negotiating leverage and improve your negotiation skills with payers and hospitals.
- Use price transparency data to strengthen payer negotiations and capture fair reimbursement.