Full Speaker Lineup

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Full NameJob TitleCompanySpeaking At
Firas AbdulDirector, AnesthesiologyOrlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute6. Transparency in the Economics of Anesthesiology: Financial Management and Strategies for Alignment
Lea Anne AbernathyAdministratorPhysicians Endoscopy Center at 1191. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Miguel AfonsoClinical DirectorGastroclinic1. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2026
1. Make Digital Transformation a Win for Patients and Budgets
Laila AliHall of Fame Boxing World-Champion, Author and CEO of LailaAliLifestyle.com(not set)1. Keynote Interview - Laila Ali, Hall of Fame Boxing World-Champion, Author and CEO of LailaAliLifestyle.com
Usman AliPhysicianCapital health2. AI in ASCs: The Best Use Cases and What's Ahead
Robbie AllenChief Executive OfficerUS Heart and Vascular3. What it Takes to do Cardiology Right in ASCs
Kyle AndersonVice President, Finance and ASCOrtho Rhode Island1. Future-Proofing ASCs: Strategic Planning and Growth Opportunities
Alex AndradeCOOMedical Associates PC7. The Most Important Financial and Clinical Metrics for Elite ASCs
Jean Ann ScarafiaHead, New MarketsCommons Clinic4. How to Win With Value-based Care Today
Marco AraujoMedical DirectorThe A Clinics6. Anesthesia in ASCs: Big Trends and Ideas for 2024 and Beyond
1. Hospital Red Flags: When to Ditch Your Partnership
Caleb AshmoreOrthopedic Rehabilitation Services SupervisorHarris Health System7. Bold Ideas to Lead Multigenerational Teams
Elisa AugusteAdministratorPrecision Care Surgery Center7. What it Takes to Build a Data-Driven Culture at ASCs
Ruben AzocarVice President, Perioperative ServicesBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center2. Robotic-assisted Surgery: Helpful or Hype?
6. Anesthesia in ASCs: Big Trends and Ideas for 2024 and Beyond
Alejandro BadiaFounder and Chief Executive OfficerOrthoNOW4. How Physicians Can Make Better Investments and Decisions
4. How to Win With Value-based Care Today
Bobbi Jo BaerenwaldDirector, NursingWisconsin Institute of Surgical Excellence LLC1. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASC
Carlos BagleyChairman, Neurological Surgery Department, Saint Luke’s Health SystemCo-Medical Director, Neurosciences Division Co-Chair and Edward T. Matheny, Jr. Chair in Neurosciences, Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute1. ASC Industry Outlook: The Next 5 Years
Ravi K. BashyalVice-Chairman, Patient and Provider Experience and Director, Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Endeavor Health; Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine1. The Most Impactful ASC Partners for the Next 5 Years
Braden BatkoffChief Medical OfficerUnited Cardiology Partners3. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures
Wesley BattisteFounder and Chief Executive OfficerDestin Surgery Center and Destin Anesthesia3. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures
Robert S. BellOrthopedic Surgeon and Medical DirectorNW Surgery Center5. Understanding Letter of Protection
Daniel BensimhonCardiologist and Medical Director, Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Support ProgramCone Health Moses Cone Hospital3. How to Recruit and Retain Great Cardiologists
Curtis BernsteinPartnerPinnacle Healthcare Consulting3. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures
Basil BeshFounderPrecision SurgiCenter5. Where ASC M&A Is Helpful, Hurtful and the Best Path Forward
2. What Will Make or Break ASCs in the Next 2 Years
Jerry BlackwellPresident and Chief Executive OfficerMedAxiom3. Cardiology in ASCs: Big Trends and How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Joseph BookerAdministratorRush, SurgiCenter4. Private Equity in ASCs: What Happens Next
2. Transforming Your ASC into a Talent Destination
John BottrosOrthopaedic Total SurgeonOrthoIllinois6. The Power of Strategic Partnership in the ASC
John BradyChief Executive OfficerFox Valley Orthopedics1. Small Fish, Big Pond: Preserving Autonomy in Large Markets
7. Supply Strategy: How Smart ASCs are Facing Shortages
Anthony BrownChief Executive OfficerOrthoIllinois6. The Power of Strategic Partnership in the ASC
Adam J. BruggemanChief Executive Officer and SurgeonTexas Spine Care Center1. Federal and State Policy Trends for ASCs to Watch
7. Healthcare Consolidation: What ASCs Need to Pay Attention to and How They can Stay Ahead
Holly BuckleyPartnerMcGuireWoods LLP4. Top 5 Legal Considerations for ASCs
Ron BullenDirector, Surgical Services DivisionProHealth Care Moreland Surgery Center2. Transforming Your ASC into a Talent Destination
Gayle BultsmaDirector of Clinical QualityCopper Ridge Surgery Center1. Foster Team Value and Prevent Burnout with Purposeful Leadership
Lori CallahanASC Regional DirectorOrtho Illinois7. The Most Important Financial and Clinical Metrics for Elite ASCs
Kenneth CandidoChair, AnesthesiologyAdvocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center6. Anesthesia Deep Dive: How ASCs Can Handle the Shifting Industry
1. How Small ASCs Can Thrive in a Competitive Market
Janet CarlsonExecutive Director, Ambulatory Surgery CentersCommonwealth Pain & Spine1. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASC
3. The Future of Cardiology ASCs
Tosha ChapmanDirector, NursingEye Surgeons of Indiana7. What it Takes to Build a Data-Driven Culture at ASCs
Susan & Johnathan CheekAdministratorADEO3. The Evolution of GI and Where It's Heading
Anne ChittendenDirectorAnkeny Medical Park Surgery Center4. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Natalie ChristyVice President, Surgical ServicesCommunity Health Network1. Future-Proofing ASCs: Strategic Planning and Growth Opportunities
Charlene CioeCNOSummit Center for Surgery LLC1. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
Caitlin ClarkProfessional Basketball Player(not set)1. Keynote Interview - Caitlin Clark
Caitlin ColangeloAdministrator, Surgery CenterOrlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute1. The Most Impactful ASC Partners for the Next 5 Years
Brian ColeManaging Partner, Associate Chair, ProfessorDepartment of Orthopedics, Rush OPH2. Adding Impact, Keeping Autonomy: How to Safely Expand
Amy ColettiPrincipalECG Management Consultants2. Optimizing Financial Success in ASCs
5. Navigating Financial Uncertainty: Tips from ASC Administrators and Leaders
Heather ColónChief Executive OfficerOrthopedic Surgery Center of Palm Beach1. How Small ASCs Can Thrive in a Competitive Market
Jacob CorbellChief Executive OfficerMidwest Cardiovascular Institute3. What it Takes to do Cardiology Right in ASCs
Rena CourtayAssistant Vice President Perioperative Ambulatory SurgeryDuke University Health System7. Upstream ASC Leadership: Strategic Imperatives for ASC Administrators and CEOs
4. Maximize Profitability When Adding or Expanding Services
Britni CullenSenior Vice President, Strategic PlanningClearway Pain Solutions6. Navigating the Future of Pain Management
Suzi CunninghamAdministratorAdvanced Ambulatory Surgery Center4. The Key to High-value Payer Contracts: Getting the Most out of Insurers
Todd CurrierAdministratorBend Surgery Center4. Maximize Profitability When Adding or Expanding Services
1. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
George CybulskiChief, NeurosurgeryHumboldt Park Health5. Strategic Leadership: Preventing Burnout and Enhancing Team Value
1. Federal and State Policy Trends for ASCs to Watch
Joseph DAgostinoASC AdministratorAdvanced Surgery Center Perimeter4. Top Strategies to Ignite Revenue Growth
Stephanie DanielsonAdministratorPinnacle Surgery Center5. Navigating Financial Uncertainty: Tips from ASC Administrators and Leaders
7. New Ideas for ASC Staffing Models and Workplace Redesign
Jenn DannerSenior DirectorOrlando Health Ambulatory Surgery Center6. Transparency in the Economics of Anesthesiology: Financial Management and Strategies for Alignment
Karen DavidsonDirector of Nursing/Infection Control OfficerAdvanced Ambulatory Surgery Center of New Mexico LLC1. Prior Authorizations, Clawbacks and More: How ASCs Can Meet Big Payer Challenges
Jonathan DavisChief Operating OfficerClearway Pain Solutions5. Where ASC M&A Is Helpful, Hurtful and the Best Path Forward
1. Growth on the Mind: Leading ASCs Share Tips
Greg DeConciliisAdministratorBoston Out­Patient Surgical Suites2. ASCs in 2030: Top Opportunities, Headwinds and Issues
2. Help Patients and Budgets with Digital Transformation
Charles DeCookOrthopedic SurgeonAdvanced Center for Joint Surgery2. Make Your OR an Efficient Machine
1. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
Alfonso del GranadoAdministrator and Chief Executive OfficerCovenant High Plains Surgery Centers2. What Will Make or Break ASCs in the Next 2 Years
5. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand and for How Long
Harel DeutschCo-Director, Rush Spine CenterRush University Medical Center2. ASCs in 2030: Top Opportunities, Headwinds and Issues
Ashvin DewanOrthopedic SurgeonHouston Methodist Hospital2. Strategies to Plug the Leaks in Your Revenue Cycle and Stay Afloat
Jack DillonChief Executive OfficerAnesthesia Practice Consultants6. How to Retain Qualified Anesthesia Providers in the ASC
BJ DiMartiniChief Executive OfficerExcel Health2. Strategies to Plug the Leaks in Your Revenue Cycle and Stay Afloat
Peter DoernerExecutive Vice President / Chief Development OfficerNorth American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA)6. Anesthesia Deep Dive: How ASCs Can Handle the Shifting Industry
Dave DohertyChief Financial OfficerSurgery Partners4. Navigating Private Equity in ASCs: Cash In or Sell Out?
Damian DomanskiCardiologistHeart Center at Lone Peak3. Capitalizing on the Cardiology Gold Mine: How to Open a Cardiology ASC in 2025
Jeffrey DottlPrincipalPhysicians Surgery Centers, LLC1. Hospital Red Flags: When to Ditch Your Partnership
Kevin DowdyAssociate PrincipalECG Management Consultants2. Optimizing Financial Success in ASCs
Tina DriggersAdministrator, CredentialingDay Surgery Center7. Supply Strategy: How Smart ASCs are Facing Shortages
Jeany DunawayAdministratorEffingham Ambulatory Surgery Center1. Foster Team Value and Prevent Burnout with Purposeful Leadership
3. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures
Geri EavesAdministratorBone and Joint Institute of TN Surgery Center2. What Will Make or Break ASCs in the Next 2 Years
Deena EdwardsAdministratorThe Surgery Center of Southwest Ohio7. What it Takes to Build a Data-Driven Culture at ASCs
Matthew EffronPharmacy ManagerCleveland Clinic3. Medication Regulatory Updates Impacting the Care and Procurement in ASCs
alyson englephysicianIntegrated Pain Management1. Small Fish, Big Pond: Preserving Autonomy in Large Markets
1. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASC
John ErwinChair for Northshore University HospitalsNorthShore University Health System3. The Future of Cardiology ASCs
Fawn Esser-LippExecutive DirectorThe Surgery Center LLC4. Top Strategies to Ignite Revenue Growth
Maan FaresCardiologist and Chairman, Global Patient ServicesCleveland Clinic3. Private Equity's Place in Cardiology
Adeel FarukiMedical Director, Strategic Licensure and Neuro-AnesthesiologistUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center6. Anesthesia in ASCs: Big Trends and Ideas for 2024 and Beyond
6. How to Retain Qualified Anesthesia Providers in the ASC
Bruce FeldmanAdministratorEastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center1. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASC
Cory FerrierExecutiveAdventist Health Simi Valley4. The Key to High-value Payer Contracts: Getting the Most out of Insurers
Gabriel FigueroaChief Operating OfficerManhattan Reproductive Surgery Center5. Building Your ASC into a Top Place to Work
David FitzgeraldChief Executive OfficerOrthoNY1. Prior Authorizations, Clawbacks and More: How ASCs Can Meet Big Payer Challenges
James FlahertyCardiologistNorthwestern Memorial Hospital3. Cardiology in ASCs: Big Trends and How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Nyleen FloresAdministrator and Chief Operating OfficerLake Oconee Orthopedics4. Navigating Private Equity in ASCs: Cash In or Sell Out?
4. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes and More: Key Issues on the Horizon
Jeffrey FlynnAdministrator and Chief Executive Officer, Gramercy Surgery Center; PresidentNew York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers2. Value-based Care: How ASCs Can Best Prepare for the Shifting Landscape
4. Certificate of Need: How to Harness Opportunity and Avoid Obstacles
Brian FornataroAdministratorMountain Surgery Center7. Supply Strategy: How Smart ASCs are Facing Shortages
Jennifer FriendChief Executive Officer and OwnerFriend Surgical Specialists7. Healthcare Consolidation: What ASCs Need to Pay Attention to and How They can Stay Ahead
Timothy J. FryPartnerMcGuireWoods LLP4. Top 5 Legal Considerations for ASCs
Tim FuchsChief Development Officernimble solutions2. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands and Where it's Headed
Sarah Fuentes MolinaChief Growth OfficerTriasMD1. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
Michael GaleAdministrative DirectorSentara Obici Ambulatory Surgical Center4. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Brian GantwerkerNeurosurgeonThe Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles2. Robotic-assisted Surgery: Helpful or Hype?
5. Why I Stopped Worrying and Embraced Policymaking
Jerald GarciaChief Executive OfficerHawaii Institute for Pain1. Growth on the Mind: Leading ASCs Share Tips
Patrick GarmanExecutive Administrator; PresidentSpartan Health Surgicenter LLC; Pennsylvania Ambulatory Surgery Association4. Top Strategies to Ignite Revenue Growth
Andre Gauri MD, FHRSChief Quality Officer, Heart and Vascular InstituteCorewell Health3. What it Takes to Run a Single Specialty Cardiology ASC
Rebecca GeiseChief Operating OfficerPremier Bone & Joint Centers of Wyoming4. Navigating Private Equity in ASCs: Cash In or Sell Out?
1. The Technology Revolutionizing the ASC Industry
Ali Ghalayini MbaChief Executive OfficerMedical City Denton FKA Denton Regional Medical Center5. Strategic Leadership: Preventing Burnout and Enhancing Team Value
1. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
Emma GimmelDONManhattan Endoscopy Center1. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2026
2. Private Equity in GI, Orthopedics, Pain Management and More: 2024 Projections
Reuben GobezieFounder and DirectorGobezie Shoulder Institute and Regen Orthopedics5. How to Make the Most out of the Newest Procedures Approved for ASCs
4. The Key to High-value Payer Contracts: Getting the Most out of Insurers
Mario GoesslCardiologistAbbott Northwestern Hospital3. How to Recruit and Retain Great Cardiologists
Barry GrafSVP Partnerships and Business DevelopmentVirtua Health4. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes and More: Key Issues on the Horizon
Michael GrazianoAdministratorClifton Surgery Center4. Navigating Private Equity in ASCs: Cash In or Sell Out?
4. How Physicians Can Make Better Investments and Decisions
Gina HartmanDirector, OperationsRockford Ambulatory Surgery Center7. Bold Ideas to Lead Multigenerational Teams
Shar HashemiPresident and Chief Executive OfficerWashington DC Hand & Upper Extremity Ambulatory Surgery Center1. Hospital Red Flags: When to Ditch Your Partnership
Gary HaynesProfessor and Chair, Department of AnesthesiologyTulane University School of Medicine6. The Dilemma with Anesthesia Shortages: New Solutions to a Growing Problem
Leasa HermansonAdministratorAmbulatory Care Center2. Adding Impact, Keeping Autonomy: How to Safely Expand
Waldo HerreraMedical Director, CDI, North RegionEndeavor Health1. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
Heather Hilgendorf-CooleyAdministratorSpring Park Surgery Center LLC1. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Ashley HilliardAdministratorDeerpath Ambulatory Surgery Center6. How to Retain Qualified Anesthesia Providers in the ASC
Christina HollowayCorporate Clinical CoordinatorAmbulatory Surgery Center of Bala Cynwyd1. Make Digital Transformation a Win for Patients and Budgets
Adam HornbackAdministratorNorth Texas Team Care Surgery Center2. 23 Hour Observation: What Works and What Doesn't
Sev Hrywnak, DPM, MDCeo/ ownerAdvanced Surgical Central7. Aligning Physicians Amid Big Changes and Uncertain Times
7. Healthcare Consolidation: What ASCs Need to Pay Attention to and How They can Stay Ahead
Wendy HughesBusiness Office ManagerPiedmont Outpatient Surgery Center4. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Andrey IbragimovAssistant DirectorUChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center3. Navigating Reimbursement Challenges in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
Indran IndrankrishnanAdjunct Professor, Medicine, Emory University School; Chief Executive Officer and PresidentGDC Endoscopy Center LLC2. Strategies to Plug the Leaks in Your Revenue Cycle and Stay Afloat
Beth InmanDirectorSumma Health1. How Small ASCs Can Thrive in a Competitive Market
Dana JacobyPresident and Chief Executive OfficerVector Medical Group4. Navigating Private Equity in ASCs: Cash In or Sell Out?
Kathrynne JohnsChief Financial OfficerAllegiance Mobile Health3. ASCs Winning with AI: Real-World Success Stories in the Revenue Cycle
Cathy JonesChief Executive OfficerApex Spine and Neurosurgery7. The Most Important Financial and Clinical Metrics for Elite ASCs
Samuel JonesCardiologistThe Chattanooga Heart Institute3. Private Equity's Place in Cardiology
Neal KaushalExecutive Director, General GastroenterologyUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences3. Navigating Reimbursement Challenges in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
5. Optimizing Efficiency in the Endoscopy Unit and ASC: Digital Health Tools and AI As The Future of Operations
Naya KehayesPartnerECG Management Consultants2. Optimizing Financial Success in ASCs
Omar KhokharPartnerIllinois GastroHealth1. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2026
1. Prior Authorizations, Clawbacks and More: How ASCs Can Meet Big Payer Challenges
Neeraja KikkeriFounder and Chief Executive OfficerNorth Texas Team Care Surgery Center7. Upstream ASC Leadership: Strategic Imperatives for ASC Administrators and CEOs
Earl KilbrideOrthopedic SurgeonAustin Orthopedic Institute2. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands and Where it's Headed
Matt KiltonPartnerECG Management Consultants2. Optimizing Financial Success in ASCs
Choll KimOrthopedic Spine SurgeonExcel Spine1. Growth on the Mind: Leading ASCs Share Tips
2. Strategies to Plug the Leaks in Your Revenue Cycle and Stay Afloat
Karen KolePrincipalECG Management Consultants4. Private Equity in ASCs: What Happens Next
Stephen KovacsChief, Division of Pulmonolgy MedicineUPMC Hamot2. Robotic-assisted Surgery: Helpful or Hype?
Scott KulstadChief Executive OfficerSt. Paul Eye Clinic1. Federal and State Policy Trends for ASCs to Watch
Nitesh KumarDirector, Business Development and Traumatic Brain Injuries SpecialistLakeview Hospital and Neuro-Rehab Center2. Help Patients and Budgets with Digital Transformation
Shelby KuttyDirector, Taussig Heart CenterJohns Hopkins Medicine3. How to Recruit and Retain Great Cardiologists
Dawn Lacska-TommerdahlChief Executive OfficerDawn Lacska-Tommerdahl Inc.5. Strategic Leadership: Preventing Burnout and Enhancing Team Value
Kraig LaddSales ManagerJ&J MedTech6. The Power of Strategic Partnership in the ASC
Melissa LaddDirector of NursingMichigan Surgical Utica, LLC7. Bold Ideas to Lead Multigenerational Teams
Gail LagmanDirectorNorthwestern Medicine Surgery Center5. How to Make the Most out of the Newest Procedures Approved for ASCs
Heather LaraPerioperative Ambulatory Clinical ManagerFort Sutter Surgery Center, Sutter Health5. Strategic Leadership: Preventing Burnout and Enhancing Team Value
Olga LaraClinical DirectorCovenant High Plains Surgery Center2. 23 Hour Observation: What Works and What Doesn't
David LawChief Client OfficerZotec Partners2. Elevate ASC Patient Care and Satisfaction with Six Smart RCM Strategies
Dean LehmkuhlerAdministratorNorthside Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center3. The Evolution of GI and Where It's Heading
1. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2026
Mike LemondsSenior Vice President, Growth and DevelopmentDxTx Pain and Spine6. Pain Center Focus: Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Business
Benjamin LevyGastroenterologist, Clinical Associate of MedicineUniversity of Chicago5. Improving The Delivery of Healthcare Through Health Communications and Multimedia
2. Private Equity in GI, Orthopedics, Pain Management and More: 2024 Projections
Catherine LlavanesChief Executive OfficerSante Health Partners Ambulatory Surgery Center7. Aligning Physicians Amid Big Changes and Uncertain Times
Andrew LovewellChief Executive OfficerColumbia Orthopaedic Group1. The Antifragile Business Model for ASCs
1. The Most Impactful ASC Partners for the Next 5 Years
Helen LowenwirthAdministratorEast Side Endoscopy3. Navigating Reimbursement Challenges in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
2. AI in ASCs: The Best Use Cases and What's Ahead
Aman MahajanSenior Vice President, Health Innovation, Enterprises, UPMC Health System;Peter and Eva Safar Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Professor of Bioengineering and Biomedical Informatics, University of Pittsburgh1. Make Digital Transformation a Win for Patients and Budgets
John MahalekSurgical Services AdministratorOrlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute6. Transparency in the Economics of Anesthesiology: Financial Management and Strategies for Alignment
Natalie MalitzDirector of OperationsEye Care Surgery Center of Evansville7. AI + ASCs: How AI Can Help Your Center Without Breaking Your Budget
Yelena MasonAdministratorAPEX Eye Surgery Center7. Upstream ASC Leadership: Strategic Imperatives for ASC Administrators and CEOs
Brett MaxfieldDirector, Anesthesia and Surgical ServicesTeton Valley Health Care1. Growth on the Mind: Leading ASCs Share Tips
1. The Technology Revolutionizing the ASC Industry
Mark MayoAdministratorAssociated Surgical Center4. Certificate of Need: How to Harness Opportunity and Avoid Obstacles
Curtis MayseChief Executive OfficerSteamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute1. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
Mackenzi MbaiCardiologistMinneapolis VA Health Care System3. The Future of Cardiology ASCs
David McConnellMedical DirectorKearney Ambulatory Surgical Center1. Doing More With Less Staff: The Newest Strategies in Continuing Labor Shortages
Christina McdonaldSenior Director, ASC Business OperationsTriasMD2. Transforming Your ASC into a Talent Destination
Cathy McDowellPresident and Chief Executive OfficerKZA6. Employing Digital Solutions to Help Improve the Patient Experience
Kathy MecciaNurse AdministratorLake George Surgery Center1. How Small ASCs Can Thrive in a Competitive Market
Olga MedowskaDirector, OperationsANR Clinic1. Doing More With Less Staff: The Newest Strategies in Continuing Labor Shortages
Vishal MehtaPresident and Managing PartnerFox Valley Orthopedics1. The Antifragile Business Model for ASCs
2. Value-based Care: How ASCs Can Best Prepare for the Shifting Landscape
Mary MeierAdministratorEye Center of Columbus5. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand and for How Long
Hooman MelamedOrthopedic Spine SurgeonSpine Pro1. Hospital Red Flags: When to Ditch Your Partnership
​Ali MesiwalaNeurosurgeonDISC Sports & Spine Center1. Future-Proofing ASCs: Strategic Planning and Growth Opportunities
Aimee MillerMedical DirectorLido Surgical Institute5. Building Your ASC into a Top Place to Work
Tonya MoorePractice ManagerLaser Eye Surgery of Erie, Inc5. Navigating Financial Uncertainty: Tips from ASC Administrators and Leaders
Sophia MoradiAdministratorAvalon Surgery Center2. Help Patients and Budgets with Digital Transformation
1. What Administrators Need to Thrive in the Next 24 Months
Gareth MorganCongenital Interventional CardiologistChildren's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado Hospitals3. The Future of Cardiology ASCs
Taif MukhdomiInterventional Pain PhysicianPain Zero6. Navigating the Future of Pain Management
Daniel MulconreyOrthopedic SurgeonOSF Saint Francis Medical Center4. How Physicians Can Make Better Investments and Decisions
2. 23 Hour Observation: What Works and What Doesn't
Karen MurphyAdministratorFort Sutter Surgery Center1. Foster Team Value and Prevent Burnout with Purposeful Leadership
Rebecca MurphyVice President, OperationsNorthwestern Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals and Sycamore Surgery Center5. Building Your ASC into a Top Place to Work
Shamsideen MusaOwner and Chief Medical OfficerAlgone Anchorage Interventional Pain Clinic6. Pain Center Focus: Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Business
Devi NampiaparampilPresident and Chief Executive OfficerMetropolis Pain Medicine2. Adding Impact, Keeping Autonomy: How to Safely Expand
5. ASC Workforce of the Future: Bold Ideas and Trends
Rick NgoGeneral SurgeonTexas Hernia & Surgical Specialists4. Private Equity in ASCs: What Happens Next
Joseph O'BrienMedical Director, Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Virginia Hospital Center; Spine SurgeonOrthoBethesda1. The Antifragile Business Model for ASCs
Renee OliveiraChief Marketing OfficerIntegrated Medical Care (New Century Spine Outpatient Center)5. ASC Workforce of the Future: Bold Ideas and Trends
Mark OyerOrthopaedic Total SurgeonOrthoIllinois6. The Power of Strategic Partnership in the ASC
Colin ParkManaging DirectorVMG Health4. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes and More: Key Issues on the Horizon
Margaret ParoskiHonest Healthmparoski@chsbuffalo.org2. Elevate ASC Patient Care and Satisfaction with Six Smart RCM Strategies
Dan ParsonsCo-Founder and Chief Experience OfficerThoughtful AI3. ASCs Winning with AI: Real-World Success Stories in the Revenue Cycle
Sheel PatelAnesthesiologist and Interventional Pain SpecialistAPAC Centers for International Pain Management6. The Dilemma with Anesthesia Shortages: New Solutions to a Growing Problem
Michael PattersonPresident And Chief Executive OfficerMississippi Valley Surgery Center2. Value-based Care: How ASCs Can Best Prepare for the Shifting Landscape
2. What Will Make or Break ASCs in the Next 2 Years
Andy PaulsonDirectorCarle Health Endoscopy Center3. Success in GI: What Will Make the Biggest Impact in the Next 2 Years
John PelozaSpine SurgeonMidwest Orthopedic and Spine Specialists2. Robotic-assisted Surgery: Helpful or Hype?
1. The Technology Revolutionizing the ASC Industry
Alex PhamChronic Pain PhysicianSEVA Med Care6. Pain Center Focus: Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Business
4. Certificate of Need: How to Harness Opportunity and Avoid Obstacles
Rochelle Pinnock-HerringAssistant Director, Clinical OperationsMontefiore Medical Center1. Foster Team Value and Prevent Burnout with Purposeful Leadership
Tina PiotrowskiChief Executive OfficerCopper Ridge Surgery Center1. What Administrators Need to Thrive in the Next 24 Months
Shannon PitelAdministratorZazen Surgery Center3. Navigating Reimbursement Challenges in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
Stan PlavinPresident and Owner, Technical Anesthesia Strategies and Solutions; Owner, Oral Surgery Anesthesia Associates; Physician and OwnerAmbulatory Anesthesia Partners6. The Dilemma with Anesthesia Shortages: New Solutions to a Growing Problem
Adamina PodrazaMedical DirectorDeerpath Ambulatory Surgical Center5. How to Make the Most out of the Newest Procedures Approved for ASCs
William PrenticeChief Executive OfficerAmbulatory Surgery Center Association1. Keynote Interview: William Prentice, Chief Executive Officer, ASC Association
Timothy PriceChief Executive OfficerCardiovascular Centers of America3. Capitalizing on the Cardiology Gold Mine: How to Open a Cardiology ASC in 2025
Alicia ProsserVice President, Ambulatory Surgery CentersAcuity Eye Group1. Federal and State Policy Trends for ASCs to Watch
John Prunskis, MD, FIPPMedical Director and PrincipalDxTx Pain and Spine2. Private Equity in GI, Orthopedics, Pain Management and More: 2024 Projections
1. ASC Industry Outlook: The Next 5 Years
Adriana PuramNurse AdministratorSurgcenter of Greenbelt7. AI + ASCs: How AI Can Help Your Center Without Breaking Your Budget
7. Healthcare Consolidation: What ASCs Need to Pay Attention to and How They can Stay Ahead
Rob QuintonChief Executive OfficerOtolaryngology Associates;4. Certificate of Need: How to Harness Opportunity and Avoid Obstacles
Candy RanshawAdministratorAdobe Surgery Center1. Small Fish, Big Pond: Preserving Autonomy in Large Markets
Michael RedlerOrthopedic SurgeonConnecticut Orthopaedics1. The Most Impactful ASC Partners for the Next 5 Years
1. ASC Industry Outlook: The Next 5 Years
Kathleen ReganAdministratorBuffalo Surgery Center3. The Big 3: How Orthopedics, Ophthalmology and GI Will Fare in the Next Few Years
5. ASC Workforce of the Future: Bold Ideas and Trends
Patrick RehmAdministratorGeorgetown Surgery Center7. New Ideas for ASC Staffing Models and Workplace Redesign
Randy ReynoldsSenior Vice President, Development and Field OperationsHealthCrest Surgical Partners, LLC6. Anesthesia Deep Dive: How ASCs Can Handle the Shifting Industry
3. What it Takes to Run a Single Specialty Cardiology ASC
Ken RichPresidentRaleigh Neurosurgical Clinic7. Aligning Physicians Amid Big Changes and Uncertain Times
Randy RobbinsManaging PartnerValiant Anesthesia Associates, PLLC6. Anesthesia in ASCs: Big Trends and Ideas for 2024 and Beyond
Tami RobinsonAdministratorUnity Surgical Center5. Building Your ASC into a Top Place to Work
Jacob RodmanChief Executive OfficerRaleigh Neurosurgical Clinic7. AI + ASCs: How AI Can Help Your Center Without Breaking Your Budget
7. What it Takes to Build a Data-Driven Culture at ASCs
Claude RoysterVice President and General Manager, Health and WellnessCareCredit6. Employing Digital Solutions to Help Improve the Patient Experience
Johnny RussellDirector, Area OperationsSutter Health5. Navigating Financial Uncertainty: Tips from ASC Administrators and Leaders
7. New Ideas for ASC Staffing Models and Workplace Redesign
Amanda RyanChief Executive Officer and Physician OwnerAdvanced ASC of Carlsbad New Mexico1. Small Fish, Big Pond: Preserving Autonomy in Large Markets
3. What it Takes to Run a Single Specialty Cardiology ASC
Ahmed SamadChief Executive OfficerArkansas Surgery & Endoscopy Center / Digestive Care3. The Evolution of GI and Where It's Heading
Nader SamiiExecutive Chairmannimble solutions1. Keynote Interview - Caitlin Clark
Deanna Sasaki-AdamsNeurosurgery Professor, Medical SciencesUniversity of Arkansas7. Bold Ideas to Lead Multigenerational Teams
7. AI + ASCs: How AI Can Help Your Center Without Breaking Your Budget
Eric SchnappChief Executive OfficerResolve Pain Solutions6. Pain Center Focus: Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Business
Kayla Schneeweiss-KeeneAdministratorMann Cataract Surgery Center5. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand and for How Long
1. How Small ASCs Can Thrive in a Competitive Market
Chuck SchwabExecutive Director, ASC VenturesIllinois Bone and Joint Institute7. Upstream ASC Leadership: Strategic Imperatives for ASC Administrators and CEOs
Alex ScottVice President, OperationsAmsurg3. The Big 3: How Orthopedics, Ophthalmology and GI Will Fare in the Next Few Years
Niazy SelimSurgeonSelim Surgery Center1. Prior Authorizations, Clawbacks and More: How ASCs Can Meet Big Payer Challenges
Jaymin ShahMedical DirectorMercyhealth Pain Center6. Navigating the Future of Pain Management
Aaron ShecthterAdministratorHackensack Endoscopy Center3. Success in GI: What Will Make the Biggest Impact in the Next 2 Years
4. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes and More: Key Issues on the Horizon
Sangyoon Jason ShinRegional Medical Director of Ambulatory CareMount Sinai7. The Most Important Financial and Clinical Metrics for Elite ASCs
4. How to Win With Value-based Care Today
Khawar SiddiqueCo-Chief Executive Officer, DOCS Health; Co-Chief Executive OfficerDOCS Surgical Hospital7. Aligning Physicians Amid Big Changes and Uncertain Times
Scott SigmanTeam Physician, UMASS Lowell; Chief Medical OfficerOrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Centers4. Private Equity in ASCs: What Happens Next
Jeffrey SingermanAdministratorManhattan Endoscopy Center3. The Evolution of GI and Where It's Heading
1. Doing More With Less Staff: The Newest Strategies in Continuing Labor Shortages
Sap SinhaChief Operating OfficerAllied Digestive Health4. Maximize Profitability When Adding or Expanding Services
Jeremy SmileyMedical Director, Care ManagementEndeavor Health2. 23 Hour Observation: What Works and What Doesn't
Heather SmithDirector, Invasive CardiologyAscension3. What it Takes to do Cardiology Right in ASCs
Tammy SmittleChief Executive OfficerStonegate Surgery Center2. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands and Where it's Headed
Amol SoinPhysicianSurgery Center at Corporate Way4. The Key to High-value Payer Contracts: Getting the Most out of Insurers
Amanda SosnoskyAdministrator, Orthopedic Surgery Center of Green Bay; AdministratorOrthopedic Surgery Center of the Fox Valley3. The Big 3: How Orthopedics, Ophthalmology and GI Will Fare in the Next Few Years
Brett SparkCo-Founder and PresidentAroris6. The Power of Digitizing Payer Contracts: Unlocking the Secret to Higher Reimbursements
Sarah SterlingArea Director, Greater San Francisco, Sutter Surgery Center DivisionSutter Health Surgery Center Division2. 23 Hour Observation: What Works and What Doesn't
Jim StidhamPresidentHeart and Vascular Institute of Alabama3. What it Takes to do Cardiology Right in ASCs
3. Cardiology in ASCs: Big Trends and How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Velia SuarezBusiness Office ManagerPasteur Plaza Surgery Center1. Prior Authorizations, Clawbacks and More: How ASCs Can Meet Big Payer Challenges
Lyndsey SynderBusiness Officer Manager and Credential CoordinatorBone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery Center1. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Cristina TamasdanAssociate Professor, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University; Director, Pain Management, St. Vincent's Medical Center ConnecticutHartford HealthCare6. Navigating the Future of Pain Management
Matthew TaonChief Executive OfficerHerald Medical PLLC2. AI in ASCs: The Best Use Cases and What's Ahead
Gina TaylorASC Quality and Accreditation Program ManagerHarris Health System2. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands and Where it's Headed
Sheila ThompsonPractice AdministratorTwin Cities Pain Clinics & Surgery Centers1. Doing More With Less Staff: The Newest Strategies in Continuing Labor Shortages
Maria ToddDirector of Business DevelopmentSt George Surgical Center4. How to Win With Value-based Care Today
1. The Technology Revolutionizing the ASC Industry
Dennis TognoliSite Director and AdministratorAlii Ambulatory Surgery Center6. How to Retain Qualified Anesthesia Providers in the ASC
Anthony TortolaniCardiac and Thoracic Surgeon and Professor Emeritus, Clinical Cardiothoracic SurgeryWeill Cornell Medical College3. Capitalizing on the Cardiology Gold Mine: How to Open a Cardiology ASC in 2025
2. Transforming Your ASC into a Talent Destination
Gretchen TownshendPartnerMcGuireWoods LLP4. Top 5 Legal Considerations for ASCs
Larry TrenkVice President, OperationsPhysicians Endoscopy3. Success in GI: What Will Make the Biggest Impact in the Next 2 Years
Ramagopal TumuluriPresident and Chief Executive OfficerBrookfield Cardiovascular Associates, SAAK Health3. Capitalizing on the Cardiology Gold Mine: How to Open a Cardiology ASC in 2025
3. What it Takes to Run a Single Specialty Cardiology ASC
Elaina TurnerAdministratorAdvanced Surgical Institute2. AI in ASCs: The Best Use Cases and What's Ahead
Blane UthmanChief Executive OfficerSpine Center of Excellence4. Maximize Profitability When Adding or Expanding Services
Nick VailasChief Executive OfficerBedford Ambulatory Surgical Center3. Success in GI: What Will Make the Biggest Impact in the Next 2 Years
LoAnn Vande LeestInterim Executive DirectorThe Orthopaedic Surgery Center1. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Pankaj VashiVice Chief, Staff, Gastroenterology/Nutrition Department Head, Associate Professor, Medicine DepartmentCity of Hope5. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand and for How Long
JoAnn VecchioAdministrator/Vice President Ambulatory Surgery ServicesCatholic Health System/ Ambulatory Surgery Center of Western New York5. ASC Workforce of the Future: Bold Ideas and Trends
Geogy VennikandamChief Operating OfficerGI Partners of Illinois3. Success in GI: What Will Make the Biggest Impact in the Next 2 Years
Jared weirMedical DoctorWeir Orthopaedics1. Make Digital Transformation a Win for Patients and Budgets
Corey WelchlinOwnerCenter for Specialty Care3. The Big 3: How Orthopedics, Ophthalmology and GI Will Fare in the Next Few Years
Cherie WhitingAdministratorLakeshore Surgery Center7. Upstream ASC Leadership: Strategic Imperatives for ASC Administrators and CEOs
Jane WilcoxAssociate Professor, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine; Associate Chief, Cardiology Divisionand Chief, Advanced Heart Failure Treatment and Recovery SectionBluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern University3. How to Recruit and Retain Great Cardiologists
Marina WilliamsChief Executive OfficerTexas Health Surgery Center Irving5. Where ASC M&A Is Helpful, Hurtful and the Best Path Forward
David WohnsDivision Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine and Department Chair, Cardiovascular HealthCorewell Health3. Cardiology in ASCs: Big Trends and How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Tricia WollamClinical AdministratorAlliance Surgery Center7. New Ideas for ASC Staffing Models and Workplace Redesign
Kathleen WrightAdministratorMethodist Surgery Center Landmark1. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
Lara WynneChief Academic OfficerThe Journal of Orthopaedic Experience and Innovation4. Top Strategies to Ignite Revenue Growth
Melanie ZabothDirector of Operations, Ambulatory Surgery CentersEmory Healthcare7. Supply Strategy: How Smart ASCs are Facing Shortages
Amy ZieglerDirector of Business AdministrationAdvanced Heart and Vascular Surgery Center2. Help Patients and Budgets with Digital Transformation
5. How to Make the Most out of the Newest Procedures Approved for ASCs