For an ambulatory surgery center (ASC), the greatest risk is not always what happens in the operating room, but what happens when trusted leaders who operate behind the scenes leave their position. Succession planning is one of the most overlooked strategies in ASCs, yet it is essential to the long-term stability of your business. Success is measured not only by patient outcomes and Financial performance but also by the ability to maintain continuity when key leaders step away. Whether the departure is planned or sudden, leadership gaps can disrupt operations, compromise compliance, and erode confidence in your patients and staff members alike. Have you considered who would take the reins if you had to step away tomorrow?