Dr. Arthur Valadie, orthopedic surgeon and president of Coastal Orthopedics in Bradenton, FL, joins Whatever the Case to discuss the first phase of the new build process: Concept Generation. In this episode, he explores key activities such as selecting the right partners, crafting a data-driven business plan, and establishing the groundwork for a successful project.

Kyle Anderson, Vice President of Finance and ASC at Ortho Rhode Island, joins the Whatever the Case podcast to help us unveil our New Build Playbook. This interactive guide, developed in collaboration with surgeon owners and administrators, along with Stryker’s extensive experience partnering on over 400 centers, aims to simplify the intricate process of a new ASC project. The playbook systematically outlines milestones and key considerations throughout the journey. In this inaugural episode of the season, Kyle provides an overview of each phase, paving the way for future episodes that will delve into each phase in greater detail.

During Women's History Month, bariatric surgeon and entrepreneur, Dr. Betsy Dovec, joins Whatever the case to discuss the topics of obesity and GLP-1's, bariatric surgery in the ASC setting, her ASC project that's underway, and the creation of her innovative brand, Body by Bariatrics, her vehicle for expanding access to high quality, whole patient bariatric care.

Founder and CEO of LeftCoast Healthcare Advisors, Michael McClain, joins Whatever the case to discuss their ASC wellness checkup series, and what ASCs should consider to ensure financial health and future health of their organizations.

Past Ambulatory Surgery Center Association President and CEO of Mississippi Valley Health, Michael Patterson, joins 'Whatever the case' to help us put a bow on 2023, and shares his outlook on what's ahead for ASCs in 2024.

Kyle Anderson, Vice President of Finance and ASC at Orthopedics Rhode Island, joins us to discuss the intersection of finance and operations to achieve balance, profitability and efficiency within their ASC.

CEO of the Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Becky Farmer, joins the Whatever the Case podcast to share her groups journey and lessons learned planning, building and relocating into their new state-of-the-art ASC earlier this year that was built with growth and the future in mind.

Dr. Scott Schoifet explains his approach to outpatient surgery, shares his unique analogy of tuning up a patient, like tuning up a car, before knee replacement and how technology such as robotics have enabled him to be successful in the ASC.