Anesthesia costs and staffing pressures are reshaping ASC operations. In this episode, Garrison Gordon and Cory Hollmann break down shifting reimbursement, rising subsidies, and evolving partnership models between surgery centers and anesthesia groups. Learn practical strategies to align incentives, improve collections, manage risk, and build sustainable anesthesia relationships that support long-term growth.

In our news recap, we’ll cover Oath Surgical’s new partnership with NVIDIA, how Optum’s acquisition of physician practices and ASCs is playing out, Medtronic and Mindray’s investment in the ASC space, and how the University of Michigan Health is using AI-driven diagnostic tools to scan brain MRIs in seconds with 97.5% accuracy.

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Oath Surgical Strikes NVIDIA Partnership to Push AI Deeper Into Outpatient Surgery

Optum ASC Acquisitions Raised Prices Without Shifting Referrals

Medtronic and Mindray North America broaden strategic partnership beyond hospitals

Michigan Health AI model scans brain MRIs in seconds

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