Becker’s Healthcare -- Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast

On this episode, Dr. Nolan Wessell, Assistant Professor and Well-being Co-Director, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine joins the podcast to discuss the growing burden facing the spine field and how clinicians are adapting to rapid shifts in practice and policy. He shares insights on tracking government changes that impact research funding, the ways AI is improving efficiency and supporting clinical decision-making, and the consequences of declining reimbursements across the specialty.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Jeffrey Flynn, President of the New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers. He shares insights on market growth, the rising role of AI and robotics, and how partnerships with health systems are shaping patient care and operational efficiency in the ASC space.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Andrew Lovewell, CEO, Columbia Orthopaedic Group. He shares insights on the continued migration of cases to ASCs, the expanding role of technology, and how strategic partnerships and employer engagement are shaping the future of outpatient orthopedic care.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Geri Eaves, BSN, RN, CASC, CNOR CEO/Administrator, Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery Center. She discusses the market forces accelerating ASC growth, the transformative impact of robotics and technology, and how deeper partnerships and strategic leadership will define success in the years ahead.

In this episode, Frank D. Vrionis, M.D., M.P.H., PhD, Chief of Neurosurgery at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute, discusses the evolving role of AI in research, the growing impact of motion preservation technologies, and the challenges insurance barriers pose to innovation. He shares how his team is planning for growth, advancing spine care, and educating patients on the expanding range of treatment options.

On this episode, James Mooney, a complex and minimally invasive spine surgeon with VCU Health, joins the podcast to discuss the rapidly evolving future of spine surgery. He explores how AI is helping standardize clinical decision-making, the continued growth of minimally invasive and patient-specific technologies, and what increasing AI involvement means for the spine field in the years ahead.

On this episode, David L. Skaggs, MD, Co-Director of Cedars-Sinai Spine, Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at Cedars-Sinai, and Director of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Guerin Children’s, joins the podcast to discuss recent innovations in spine care, including synthetic CT scans generated from MRIs and the advancement of outpatient pediatric spine surgery. He also shares insights on developing surgical tools tailored for physicians with smaller hands, and looks ahead at healthcare trends, particularly how AI-driven solutions can make care more accessible and affordable.

On this episode, Thomas Hutchinson, Administrator of the Surgery Center of Central Florida, joins the podcast to discuss the trends he’s watching—including staffing challenges and impacts of government shutdowns—as well as electrophysiology ablations in the outpatient setting and opportunities for future growth.

In this episode, Samuel O. Jones IV, MD, MPH, FACC - Director, Inpatient EP Services, The Chattanooga Heart Institute, Memorial Hospital, discusses the major trends shaping cardiology today, including workforce shortages, the expanding role of AI, and the shift of cardiac care into outpatient settings. He also highlights innovations in diagnostics, care pathways, and telehealth that are helping deliver more efficient and patient centered cardiovascular care.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Jeffrey Singerman, Administrator and COO, Manhattan Endoscopy Center. He discusses key market forces driving ASC growth, the emerging impact of AI on clinical and administrative functions, and how partnerships can strengthen recruitment, staffing, and long term sustainability.