# Scaling Smarter: Ascension’s Vision for Growth with Saurabh Tripathi

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Podcast: [Becker’s Healthcare Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/becker-s-healthcare-podcast-484089)
Published: 2026-06-26T16:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/beckershealthcarepodcast/episode/154106019/
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## Resource

In this episode, Saurabh Tripathi, CFO, Ascension, discusses the health system’s ongoing financial turnaround, the operational improvements driving strong Q3 results, and Ascension’s strategic shift toward ambulatory care following its AMSURG acquisition. He also shares insights on smart growth, balance sheet management, and advice for emerging healthcare finance leaders on finding purpose and building a meaningful career.

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