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COMPASS SURGICAL PARTNERS NAMES MARK LANGSTON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Compass Surgical Partners (Compass) a leading, independent, full-service ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management partner that works with physicians and health systems to develop, operate, and grow outpatient surgical networks, today announced that Mark Langston, the company's chief development officer, has been named chief executive officer. Former CEO DJ Hill will remain actively involved as Compass board chair, following a planned succession designed to support durable, alig
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