Becker’s Healthcare -- Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast

On this episode, Janet L. Carlson, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, Vice President of ASC Operations at Commonwealth Pain & Spine | Advanced Surgical Institute, joins the podcast to discuss advancements with AI, the growth of the ASC space over the next year including the rise of multi-specialty centers, and how her team continues to prioritize patient satisfaction.

This episode features Tim Fuchs, Chief Growth Officer, and Amanda Whitener, Senior Director of Client Development at nimble solutions. They share actionable strategies ASCs can use to accelerate cash flow, strengthen revenue cycle performance, and stay proactive in the face of rising costs, increasing payer complexity, and ongoing industry uncertainty.

This episode is sponsored by nimble solutions.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Nyleen Flores, Owner, Med Elevate Solutions. She discusses the forces accelerating ASC market growth, how deeper tech integration and AI are reshaping operations, and the opportunities ASC leaders have to strengthen efficiency and collaboration.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Tricia Wollam, CASC Administrator, Alliance Surgery Center. She shares insights on the key trends driving ASC market growth, the impact of higher acuity procedures, and how technologies like EHRs are transforming efficiency and care coordination.

In this episode, Vijay Bachani, President and Chief Growth Officer of New York Bariatric Group, discusses ASC trends, expansion opportunities, and how partnerships, negotiation leverage, and high BMI capabilities position his organization for strong growth in the year ahead.

In this episode, Kathleen Hickman, RN, BSN, MS, CASC, Administrator and Clinical Director of Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center, shares insights on ASC growth through higher acuity cases, the impact of new CMS codes, and how innovation and culture are shaping the future of surgical care.

In this episode, Dr. Mario Göessl, Director of Interventional Cardiology Fellowships and Transcatheter Valve Therapies at Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, discusses the growth of structural heart disease interventions, the integration of AI in clinical practice, and the shift toward value-based, patient-centered care.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Greg Schooler, Chief Operating Officer, Cincinnati GI, CGI Anesthesia Associates, Anderson Endoscopy Center, LLC. He shares insights on maintaining ASC independence, leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and care quality, and the importance of strong teams in driving long-term success.

This episode features Adam Hornback, BSN, RN, Chief Operating Officer of Hinkapin Health and Administrator of North Texas Team Care Surgery Center. He discusses transparent pricing, direct care models, and how ASCs can prepare for growth as more procedures shift from hospitals to outpatient settings.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Melissa Rice, Administrator, Loyola Ambulatory Surgery Center - a Member of Trinity Health. She shares insights on ASC market growth, the impact of payer and Medicare shifts, and how technology and collaboration are shaping the future of outpatient care.