Becker's Editor in Chief, Laura Dyrda highlights some of the biggest stories within the ASC industry and touches on the podcast episodes from this past week and previews the interviews to come.

In this episode Scott Becker talks with the CEO of HST Pathways, David Thawley, about observations of the ASC industry and what excites him for the future. Tune in to hear David share some connections to earlier experiences in the military, what's next for HST Pathways and more.

In this episode, we are joined by Jason Strauss, President at Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA), to discuss how the ASC industry has evolved. He dives into the growth of the market as more and more cases go to ASCs, what specialties provide the greatest opportunities in ASCs, the needs of physicians as this evolution occurs and more.

Jeffra Kinniard, Director of Operations at Parkview SurgeryOne in Indiana, joined the podcast to talk about technology trends in ASCs and how she built and maintains a great culture at her center.

  Stephen Kinsley, Group Vice President of Strategy and Payer Engagement at Surgical Care Affiliates, joined the podcast to talk about the transition to value-based care and what's on the horizon for ASCs.  

This episode features Dr. Will Enright, Owner of Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists in Green Bay, Wis. & Medical Director of the OSC-Fox Valley ASC Here, he joined the podcast to discuss the center's plan to improve the patient experience, standardize culture between the groups two ASCs and move more toward employer contracting and bundled payments.

This episode features Dr. Ravi Bashyal, Director of Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery at NorthShore University HealthSystem. Here, he discusses using robotics, what he’s seeing internationally compared to the US with joint replacement, and more.

Meredith Warf, Vice President of ASC Operations at US Orthopaedic Partners, joined the podcast to talk about platform growth, data collection and where orthopedic bundles are headed.

Dr. David Rothbart, President of Spine Team Texas, joined the podcast to talk about exciting technology, outpatient spine and more.

This episode features I. Naya Kehayes, MPH, Principal at ECG Management Consultants. Naya gives an overview of the proposed 2022 CMS ASC rules, and how it will impact ASCs, hospitals and health systems, and payers. She also gives advice for ASCs that have commercial payer contracts based upon the ASC Medicare payment system and approved covered procedure list.

Mark Schwartz, CEO of Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center, joined the podcast to talk about how policy changes affect ASCs and outlook for future growth.

Karen Bewer, Administrator of Pain Physicians of Wisconsin and affiliated ASCs, joined the podcast to talk about opening two centers during the pandemic, accreditation and big opportunities for growth.

Dr. Christopher McClellan of University Orthopedics Center in Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to talk about outpatient surgery centers for spine and orthopedics, and exciting new technology trends.

In this wrap-up episode, Laura Dyrda, Editor in Chief at Becker's Healthcare shares 8 important statistics on the impending physician shortage.

This episode features a selection of a session from our ASC Virtual Event in August 2021, "ASC Payer Landscape: Top ASC Workplace Culture Killers and How To Combat Them". Tune in and hear from Benita Tapia RN, CASC, Administrator, Beverly Hills Anesthesia Group (A Cedars-Sinai Affiliate), Andy Ball, Chief Executive Officer, Beverly Hills ASC Venture (A Cedars-Sinai Affiliate) and Tiffany Jewell, RN, BSN, Clinical Director, Wellspring Pain Solutions; Columbus Pain Institute.

This episode features a selection of a session from our ASC Virtual Event in August 2021, "ASC Payer Landscape: How To Build ASC Total Joint Programs the Right Way". Tune in and hear from John S Woodward, Jr., MD, Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopaedic Physicians of Colorado; Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery Section, Swedish Medical Center, Eric Grossman, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Rothman Orthopedic Institute and Chris Dougherty, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Agility Center Ortthopedics .

Bill Rhoades, COO of Harrisburg Endoscopy & Surgery Center, joined the podcast to talk about payer issues in GI, potential growth and possible long-term effects of COVID-19 on the business.

In this wrap-up episode, Laura Dyrda, Editor in Chief at Becker's Healthcare highlights some of the biggest stories within the ASC industry.

In this episode, we are joined by Jason Strauss, President at Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA), to discuss how the ASC industry has evolved. He dives into the growth of the market as more and more cases go to ASCs, what specialties provide the greatest opportunities in ASCs, the needs of physicians as this evolution occurs and more. This episode is sponsored by SCA.

JoAnn Vecchio, Administrator of ASC of WNY, joined the podcast to talk about how centers in her area worked together through the pandemic, developing bundled payments, and future new service lines for her ASC.