Session Details
Date & Time
Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:05 PM - 1:45 PM
Name
D. The Surgical Tech Shaping Tomorrow's ASCs
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Maher Kodsy, MD, MBA, Chairperson, Anesthesiology Department and Perioperative Physician Director, UH Elyria Medical Center; Medical Director, Amherst Beaver Creek Surgery Center
- Prakash Jayakumar, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin
- Umar Burney, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Unity Surgical Center
Description
Technology is redefining how ASCs operate and compete. This panel explores the surgical technologies shaping tomorrow’s centers, from robotics and imaging to data platforms and automation. Leaders discuss which innovations are delivering real clinical and operational value, how to evaluate new tools, and what to prioritize as ASCs plan for the future.