This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 30th Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs, features Gabriel Figueroa, Administrator and COO of Manhattan Reproductive Surgery Center. Here, he discusses the significance of organized scheduling and its positive impact on both patients and staff. Gabriel also addresses strategies for mitigating patient dissatisfaction and emphasizes the importance of transparency with patients in all aspects of care.

Armen Voskeridjian, Director of Anesthesia Services at Jefferson Surgery Center at The Navy Yard, explores the rise of non-narcotic procedures for patients, highlighting advancements and benefits within anesthesia services. He addresses financial concerns facing surgery centers and the strategies required to navigate these challenges. Additionally, Voskeridjian discusses the competitive nature of the surgical space, emphasizing innovation and efficiency to maintain leadership in the industry.

This Becker's Podcast episode dives into updates to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set for 2025. Coding experts, Elaine Dunn and Jessica Edmiston from nimble solutions, a leading surgical revenue cycle management company, preview the key changes and their impact on Ambulatory Surgical Centers. From digital medicine to artificial intelligence, learn how these updates affect coding practices and reimbursements for ASCs. Don't miss Elaine and Jessica's valuable insights as well as a limited time offer to attend the 2025 CPT Coding Changes webinar on December 17!

This episode is sponsored by nimble solutions.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 30th Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs, features Dr. Tripp Gordon, Co-Medical Director at Northway Surgery and Pain Center. Here, he shares insights on navigating the challenges of working with insurance companies and emphasizes the importance of a patient-centric approach. Dr. Gordon discusses his commitment to educating patients at every step, ensuring they are informed and supported throughout their care journey.

In this episode of the Becker's ASC Podcast, Alan Condon is joined by Caleb Miller, MBA, Senior Vice President of Carle Specialty and Ambulatory Care. Caleb discusses the trends reshaping the ASC landscape, the integration of cutting-edge technologies like the DaVinci robotic system and AI, and Carle Health's forward-looking approach to delivering patient-centered care.

Dr. Greg Colbath, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, fellowship trained in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction. discusses the challenges patients face with opioid management after surgery in an ASC setting. He explores the importance of proper at-home drug disposal for patient safety and satisfaction, particularly with Deterra's disposal pouch system. Dr. Colbath also shares his experience with implementing safe disposal practices and the role it plays in reducing opioid misuse.

This episode is sponsored by Deterra.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 30th Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs, features Dr. Amanda Ryan, Interventional Cardiologist at Advanced ASC of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Here, she discusses strategies for meeting patient demands and the critical role of quality staffing. Dr. Ryan emphasizes not only hiring skilled staff but also ensuring they receive high-quality training to deliver exceptional patient care.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 30th Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs, features John Brady, CEO of Fox Valley Orthopedic Institute. Here, he discusses efforts to improve access to care, including effective patient scheduling methods that have contributed to the organization's growth. John also shares his approach to navigating financial discussions with clients, ensuring transparency and trust.