Becker’s Healthcare -- Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast

In this episode, Taylor Cera, Chief Operating Officer at The Orthopaedic Surgery Center, discusses key trends in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) space, including the shift to outpatient care, value-based models, and the impact of robotics. He also shares insights on improving profitability while enhancing patient outcomes and how strategic vendor relationships and technology investments drive growth in orthopedic ASCs.

In this episode, Taylor Cera, Chief Operating Officer at The Orthopaedic Surgery Center, discusses key trends in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) space, including the shift to outpatient care, value-based models, and the impact of robotics. He also shares insights on improving profitability while enhancing patient outcomes and how strategic vendor relationships and technology investments drive growth in orthopedic ASCs.

Nyleen Flores, Chief Administrative Officer of Lake Oconee Orthopedics, delves into her extensive experience in the healthcare industry, sharing insights and lessons learned throughout her career. She emphasizes the crucial role of a peer review system in maintaining high standards of care and accountability within the healthcare space. Nyleen highlights how such systems can foster continuous improvement, ensuring that providers maintain a high level of performance and patient care.

In this episode, Dr. Steve Lucey, Co-Founder of Valere Bundled Solutions, joins Becker’s Healthcare podcast to discuss the evolution of outpatient joint replacement and the role of bundled payments in driving value-based care. Dr. Lucey shares insights on creating successful partnerships with accountable care organizations (ACOs) and the future of cost management in joint replacement surgery.

In this episode, Tammy Smittle, CEO of Stonegate Surgery Center and Chief Nursing Officer at Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital, shares her expertise on the latest trends in the ASC sector, including increasing case complexity, value-based care, and consolidation. She also discusses leadership development and exciting innovations in neuromodulation for orthopedic patients.

In this episode, Kevin Fleming, Vice President of the Orthopedic Institute at AdventHealth, discusses key trends shaping the future of orthopedic care. From workforce development to partnerships with Rothman Orthopedics and expanding ambulatory surgery centers, Kevin shares insights into how AdventHealth is driving innovation and preparing for continued growth in Florida’s booming healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Anthony Mulholland, Chief Nursing Officer of Ambulatory Services at Oregon Health & Science University, shares his journey in nursing leadership and discusses key healthcare trends. He delves into innovations in care model redesign, technology integration, and vertical alignment, and how these are shaping the future of ambulatory care and patient access.

In this episode, Noelle Diesfeld, Vice President of Perioperative Services at HonorHealth, discusses key healthcare trends, including the shift to outpatient services and the impact of AI in optimizing operations. She highlights how AI and robotics are transforming perioperative care and shares insights into HonorHealth's initiatives, such as increasing access to screening colonoscopies and enhancing OR scheduling efficiency.

In this episode, Dr. Scott Hannum, Orthopedic Arthroplasty Surgeon, President, and Medical Director at EmergeOrtho Brunswick Ambulatory Surgery Center, shares key trends in the ASC and orthopedic spaces. He discusses the shift to outpatient surgery, advancements in robotics and AI, and the evolving role of orthopedic supergroups in shaping the future of patient care.

In this episode, Dr. Swannie Jett, CEO of Park DuValle Community Health Center, shares insights on the transformative role of AI in healthcare, the critical issues surrounding reimbursement models, and the importance of addressing social determinants of health. Dr. Jett also highlights exciting initiatives, including an innovative indoor farmer’s market aimed at tackling food insecurity in Louisville.