RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Compass Surgical Partners (Compass), a leading, independent, full-service ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management partner, today announced the appointment of Chris Fromme as Chief Operating Officer. His arrival comes at a pivotal time as Compass advances ASC joint ventures and operations amid growing momentum for physician–health system alignment that expands access to outpatient surgical care.
With more than 25 years of leadership in provider-led, multi-site healthcare organizations spanning ambulatory surgery, dental, and behavioral health, Fromme is recognized for his extensive health system experience and focus on patient care. As a senior operations leader at USPI, Chris led ASC joint ventures in multiple states. Over his career, Fromme has executed numerous acquisitions and de novo developments, helping organizations scale into larger, more impactful systems and generating significant value for partners.
“Chris is a proven leader who has demonstrated success in scaling healthcare services companies while maintaining a strong focus on clinical excellence, operational performance, and patient experience,” said DJ Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Compass. “His extensive work with health systems, combined with his ability to align diverse stakeholders, will help Compass continue to deliver measurable value for patients, as well as physician and health system partners.”
Fromme’s appointment comes at a transformative moment for the ASC industry. Site of service policies have already become a reality for many private payers, and CMS’s proposed removal of the inpatient-only list signals further acceleration of surgical case migration into outpatient settings. These dynamics are creating fresh urgency for physicians and health systems to join forces and build sustainable outpatient strategies.
“The next three to five years will be pivotal for ASC joint ventures, and I’m excited to join the Compass team at a time of strategic growth and opportunity,” Fromme said. “As COO, I will focus on creating environments where clinicians can deliver exceptional patient experiences. When you build systems that take care of physicians and their patients, everything else takes care of itself.”
Known for his transparent, people-first approach, Fromme is an energetic leader who focuses on hiring and developing operations management teams that create cultures of accountability and consistently deliver excellent ambulatory surgical care.
About Compass Surgical Partners
Compass Surgical Partners creates strategic partnerships with independent physician groups and leading health systems to develop and manage high-performing ambulatory surgery center (ASC) networks. For physician partners, Compass delivers proven pathways to ASC ownership, operational excellence, and long-term value. Health systems rely on Compass to scale surgical care efficiently — advancing ASC growth within core service areas and reaching new patients in underserved geographies. Through every joint venture, Compass expands access to high-quality, lower-cost ambulatory surgical care that improves the lives of patients and providers. Learn more at www.compass-sp.com.
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