Becker’s Healthcare -- Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Claude Royster, Vice President and General Manager of Wellness at CareCredit. Claude shares how CareCredit credit card can help practices improve financial transparency, reduce administrative burden, and empower patients with a flexible payment option th...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Ira Kornbluth, President, Clearway Pain Solutions. He shares insights on building a successful, scalable practice, embracing technology like ambient dictation, and advancing interventional pain management as a key player in the shift toward outpatient ca...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Zeeshan Tayeb, Medical Director, Pain Specialists of Cincinnati. Dr. Tayeb shares insights on the evolution of pain and orthopedic care, the strategic use of AI and outsourcing, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcome...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Ahmar Qasim, Area Vice President at Veradigm. He shares how MSK practices can unlock financial performance by leveraging technology, refining revenue cycle management, and cautiously integrating AI tools like scribing and coding into operations. This epi...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Ramis Gheith, Chief Medical Officer, DxTx Pain and Spine. Dr. Gheith shares how physician-owned ASCs are reshaping care delivery, highlights the transformative role of AI in spinal therapies and informed consent, and emphasizes the power of mission-d...

In this episode, Dr. Shirin Towfigh, Hernia and Laparoscopic Surgery Specialist at Beverly Hills Hernia Center, shares insights on advancing robotic surgery in ASCs, partnering with hospitals to scale care, and what it takes to build and sustain a top-ranked surgical center. She also offers advice for physicians considering ASC ownership and leadership.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Christopher Nanson, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Oregon Surgical Institute. Dr. Nanson discusses the rapid growth of outpatient joint replacements, the importance of clinical autonomy amid consolidation, and how creative bundled payment strategies are improvi...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Michael Bottros, Clinical Operations Chief and Medical Director for Pain Services, Department of Anesthesiology, Keck School of Medicine of USC. He shares key trends in non-opioid pain management, the shift toward curative procedures, and how innovation,...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Shooa Mohammadi, Practice Manager at Northwest Suburban Pain Associates. Shooa shares insights on rising insurance influence, the growth of regenerative medicine, and strategies for workforce retention—all while emphasizing the importance of timely, pati...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Brett Shore, President & CEO at Shore Orthopedics and Orthopaedic Surgeon, DISC Sports and Spine Center. He discusses the shift of orthopedic procedures to outpatient settings, strategic payer partnerships, and the evolving importance of anesthes...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Tammy Smittle, Group CEO at SCA Health. Tammy shares insights on rising case acuity in ASCs, the importance of workplace culture in staffing, and how partnerships with health systems are shaping the future of orthopedic and spine care.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Aman Magoon, Co-founder and Chief of Product at Adonis. Aman shares how AI and automation are transforming revenue cycle workflows for ASCs, reducing administrative burden, and helping teams proactively resolve payer and compliance challenges. This episo...

This episode features Reid Zeising, CEO of Gain Servicing, as he discusses the hidden challenges in personal injury billing, the damaging impact of “medical sludge,” and how smarter revenue cycle strategies combined with technology can restore access and fairness in care delivery. He also unpacks key legislative developments and why true reform must go beyond surface-level change. This episode is...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Meredith Warf, CPA, DPT Chief Executive Officer, Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, US Orthopaedic Partners. Meredith discusses how her team is using AI and digital platforms to streamline patient access, enhance staff efficiency, and...

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Brett Spark, Co-Founder and President, Aroris. Brett shares insights on how independent practices can manage payer contract complexity, leverage digital tools, and protect revenue in an era of healthcare consolidation. This episode is sponsored by Aroris...

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Scott Hannum, Partner at Emerge Ortho and President and Medical Director of Brunswick Surgery Center. Dr. Hannum shares insights on the shift of orthopedic procedures to outpatient settings, challenges with ASC regulations and reimbursement, and the...

Ellington Jones, DrPH, MHA, MBA, FACHE, Chief Administrative Officer of Surgical Specialties at UC San Diego Health, joins the podcast to discuss the expanding services at UCSD Health and the key responsibilities within his leadership role. He shares insights on navigating reimbursement challenges, improving access to care, and the importance of having a clear, strategic plan for AI implementation...

In this episode, Marjorie Reiter, Administrator and CEO at the Surgery Center of Central New Jersey, shares her unconventional career journey, key trends affecting ASCs, and the leadership philosophy that guided a successful financial turnaround. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration, workforce development, and putting patients first in every decision.

In this episode, Alfonso del Granado, Market Administrator for North Cypress Surgery Ventures, shares insights on trends shaping the ASC space, from minimally invasive spine procedures to key legislative shifts impacting growth, reimbursement, and site neutrality.

Eric Witte, DPT, MBA, Chief Operating Officer at Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, joins the podcast to share insights into overcoming recruitment challenges and improving health outcomes in the communities they serve. He discusses key areas of operational improvement and emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making, stating, “It’s better to look uniformed than be uninformed.”

In this episode, Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, founder of the Joint Replacement Institute in Naples, FL, shares his approach to minimizing infection and recovery time in joint replacements, explains the financial pressures facing independent surgeons, and offers advice for future healthcare leaders.

In this episode, Alexandra Hogue, Director of Operations at Orbis Surgery Center in Houston, shares insights on ASC growth, navigating reimbursement changes, and how AI and automation are shaping the future of outpatient care. She also discusses the center’s expansion and the challenges facing Texas ASCs today.

In this episode, Melissa Rice, Administrator at Loyola Ambulatory Surgery Center and part of Trinity Health, shares insights on higher-acuity cases, workforce resilience, data-driven decisions, and how strategic growth can strengthen care delivery.

In this episode, Dr. Ashish Atreja, Partner, GlobalVenturesX & Professor of Medicine at UC Davis Health, discusses his groundbreaking work in digital health and AI-driven healthcare transformation. From implementing electronic health records to pioneering AI-powered solutions for patient care, Dr. Atreja shares insights on how technology is reshaping healthcare, the challenges of AI adoption,...

In this episode, Dr. Nancy Beran, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer Ambulatory at Northwell Health discusses the organization's strategic focus on expanding outpatient care, improving data integration through the Epic EHR transition, and advancing quality and safety initiatives across nearly 900 ambulatory sites. She also highlights the system’s leadership in behavioral health integration a...