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DISRUPTION & INNOVATION ARE CONSTANT IN HEALTHCARE

Join thousands of your executive peers to get a glimpse of the C-suite discussions happening at health systems across the country and leave with clear action items to improve your organization.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 AM
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:45 AM - 9:25 AM
9:05 AM - 10:05 AM
9:25 AM - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:25 AM
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
12:25 PM - 1:05 PM
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:45 AM - 9:25 AM
9:25 AM - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:25 AM
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
12:25 PM - 1:05 PM
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

30 WEDNESDAY________________________________________________________________________________

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

 

Welcome Reception in Plaza Ballroom

31 THURSDAY _________________________________________________________________________________

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration

8:00 - 9:25 AM

Sessions

9:25 - 9:45 AM

Networking Break in the Foyer

9:45 - 11:10 AM

Sessions

11:20 AM - 12:20 PM

Networking Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall

12:25 - 1:50 PM

Sessions

1:55 - 2:25 PM

Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

2:30 - 5:00 PM

Sessions

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall

1 FRIDAY ___________________________________________________________________________________

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall

8:00 - 9:25 AM

Sessions

9:25 - 9:45 AM

Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

9:45 - 11:10 AM

Sessions

11:20 AM - 12:20 PM

Networking Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall

12:25 - 1:50 PM

Sessions

1:55 - 2:25 PM

Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

2:30 - 5:00 PM

Sessions

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Closing Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall

SATURDAY____________________________________________________________________________________

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Continental Breakfast in the Foyer

8:00 - 9:25 AM

Sessions

9:25 - 9:45 AM

Networking Break in the Foyer

9:50 - 12:00 PM

Sessions

12:00 PM

Conference Adjourns

DETAILED CONFERENCE AGENDA

Start Time Session Type Name Speakers Location Name
6:00 PMNetworking OpportunitiesWelcome ReceptionPlaza Ballroom (East Tower - Lobby Level)
Start Time Session Type Name Speakers Location Name
7:00 AMNetworking OpportunitiesRegistration Opens 
8:00 AMPanel1. Small Fish, Big Pond: Preserving Autonomy in Large MarketsGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:00 AMPanel2. Robotic-assisted Surgery: Helpful or Hype?Grand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:00 AMPanel3. The Big 3: How Orthopedics, Ophthalmology and GI Will Fare in the Next Few YearsGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:00 AMPanel4. Navigating Private Equity in ASCs: Cash In or Sell Out?Grand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:00 AMPresentation5. Understanding Letter of ProtectionGrand L (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:00 AMPanel6. Navigating the Future of Pain ManagementGrand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:00 AMPanel7. Upstream ASC Leadership: Strategic Imperatives for ASC Administrators and CEOsGrand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:45 AMKeynote Panel1. Future-Proofing ASCs: Strategic Planning and Growth OpportunitiesGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:45 AMSemi-Keynote Panel2. ASCs in 2030: Top Opportunities, Headwinds and IssuesGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:05 AMPanel7. Bold Ideas to Lead Multigenerational TeamsGrand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:25 AMNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Break in the Foyer 
9:45 AMPanel1. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASCGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:45 AMPresentation2. Optimizing Financial Success in ASCsGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:45 AMPanel3. Success in GI: What Will Make the Biggest Impact in the Next 2 YearsGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:45 AMPanel4. How Physicians Can Make Better Investments and DecisionsGrand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:45 AMPanel5. Where ASC M&A Is Helpful, Hurtful and the Best Path ForwardGrand L (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:45 AMPanel6. Anesthesia in ASCs: Big Trends and Ideas for 2024 and BeyondGrand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:05 AMPanel7. The Most Important Financial and Clinical Metrics for Elite ASCsGrand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:30 AMPanel1. Foster Team Value and Prevent Burnout with Purposeful LeadershipGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:30 AMPanel2. 23 Hour Observation: What Works and What Doesn'tGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:30 AMPanel3. The Evolution of GI and Where It's HeadingGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:30 AMPanel4. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting MarginsGrand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:30 AMPresentation5. Why I Stopped Worrying and Embraced PolicymakingGrand L (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:30 AMFeatured Session6. The Power of Digitizing Payer Contracts: Unlocking the Secret to Higher ReimbursementsGrand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
11:20 AMNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall 
12:25 PMPanel1. Hospital Red Flags: When to Ditch Your PartnershipGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
12:25 PMFeatured Session2. Elevate ASC Patient Care and Satisfaction with Six Smart RCM StrategiesGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
12:25 PMPresentation3. Medication Regulatory Updates Impacting the Care and Procurement in ASCsGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
12:25 PMPanel4. How to Win With Value-based Care TodayGrand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
12:25 PMPanel5. Navigating Financial Uncertainty: Tips from ASC Administrators and LeadersGrand L (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
12:25 PMPresentation6. Transparency in the Economics of Anesthesiology: Financial Management and Strategies for AlignmentGrand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
12:25 PMPanel7. Supply Strategy: How Smart ASCs are Facing ShortagesGrand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMPanel1. Doing More With Less Staff: The Newest Strategies in Continuing Labor ShortagesGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMPanel2. Help Patients and Budgets with Digital TransformationGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMFeatured Session3. ASCs Winning with AI: Real-World Success Stories in the Revenue CycleGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMPanel4. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes and More: Key Issues on the HorizonGrand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMPanel5. Building Your ASC into a Top Place to WorkGrand L (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMPanel6. How to Retain Qualified Anesthesia Providers in the ASCGrand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:30 PMPanel7. AI + ASCs: How AI Can Help Your Center Without Breaking Your BudgetGrand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
2:30 PMPanel1. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASCGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
2:30 PMPanel2. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands and Where it's HeadedGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
2:30 PMPanel3. Navigating Reimbursement Challenges in Gastroenterology and EndoscopyGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
2:30 PMPanel4. Maximize Profitability When Adding or Expanding ServicesGrand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
3:15 PMKeynote Interview1. Keynote Interview: William Prentice, Chief Executive Officer, ASC AssociationGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
4:00 PMCelebrity Keynote1. Keynote Interview - Caitlin ClarkGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Start Time Session Type Name Speakers Location Name
7:00 AMNetworking OpportunitiesContinental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 
8:00 AMKeynote Panel1. The Antifragile Business Model for ASCsGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:30 AMPanel7. What it Takes to Build a Data-Driven Culture at ASCsGrand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:45 AMKeynote Panel1. The Most Impactful ASC Partners for the Next 5 YearsGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:45 AMSemi-Keynote Panel2. Value-based Care: How ASCs Can Best Prepare for the Shifting LandscapeGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:25 AMNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Break in the Exhibit Hall 
9:45 AMPanel1. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2026Grand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:45 AMFeatured Session2. Pain Signaling Pathways and Population Health Challenges in Acute PainGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:45 AMPanel3. The Future of Cardiology ASCsGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:45 AMPresentation4. Top 5 Legal Considerations for ASCsGrand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:45 AMPanel5. Strategic Leadership: Preventing Burnout and Enhancing Team ValueGrand L (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:45 AMPanel6. Anesthesia Deep Dive: How ASCs Can Handle the Shifting IndustryGrand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:05 AMPanel7. Aligning Physicians Amid Big Changes and Uncertain TimesGrand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:30 AMPanel1. Harnessing the Power of Physician RelationshipsGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:30 AMPanel2. What Will Make or Break ASCs in the Next 2 YearsGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:30 AMPanel3. How to Recruit and Retain Great CardiologistsGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:30 AMPanel4. Private Equity in ASCs: What Happens NextGrand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:30 AMPresentation5. Optimizing Efficiency in the Endoscopy Unit and ASC: Digital Health Tools and AI As The Future of Operations 
10:30 AMFeatured Session6. The Power of Strategic Partnership in the ASCGrand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
11:20 AMNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall 
12:25 PMPanel1. Prior Authorizations, Clawbacks and More: How ASCs Can Meet Big Payer ChallengesGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
12:25 PMPanel2. Adding Impact, Keeping Autonomy: How to Safely ExpandGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
12:25 PMPanel3. Capitalizing on the Cardiology Gold Mine: How to Open a Cardiology ASC in 2025Grand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
12:25 PMPanel4. Top Strategies to Ignite Revenue GrowthGrand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
12:25 PMPanel5. How to Make the Most out of the Newest Procedures Approved for ASCsGrand L (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
12:40 PMPanel7. New Ideas for ASC Staffing Models and Workplace RedesignGrand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMPanel1. Federal and State Policy Trends for ASCs to WatchGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMFeatured Session2. Make Your OR an Efficient MachineGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMPanel3. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint VenturesGrand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMPanel3. What it Takes to Run a Single Specialty Cardiology ASCGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMPanel5. ASC Workforce of the Future: Bold Ideas and TrendsGrand L (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:10 PMPanel6. Pain Center Focus: Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong BusinessGrand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
1:55 PMNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Break in the Exhibit Hall 
2:30 PMPanel1. Make Digital Transformation a Win for Patients and BudgetsGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
2:30 PMPanel2. Transforming Your ASC into a Talent DestinationGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
2:30 PMPanel3. What it Takes to do Cardiology Right in ASCsGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
2:30 PMPanel4. Certificate of Need: How to Harness Opportunity and Avoid ObstaclesGrand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
2:30 PMPanel5. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand and for How LongGrand L (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
2:30 PMFeatured Session6. Employing Digital Solutions to Help Improve the Patient ExperienceGrand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
2:45 PMPanel7. Healthcare Consolidation: What ASCs Need to Pay Attention to and How They can Stay AheadGrand Suite 3 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
3:15 PMPanel1. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from ScratchGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
3:15 PMPanel3. Cardiology in ASCs: Big Trends and How to Stay Ahead of the CurveGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
3:15 PMPanel4. The Key to High-value Payer Contracts: Getting the Most out of InsurersGrand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
3:15 PMPresentation5. Improving The Delivery of Healthcare Through Health Communications and MultimediaGrand L (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
3:15 PMPanel6. The Dilemma with Anesthesia Shortages: New Solutions to a Growing ProblemGrand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
4:00 PMCelebrity Keynote1. Keynote Interview - Laila Ali, Hall of Fame Boxing World-Champion, Author and CEO of LailaAliLifestyle.comGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Start Time Session Type Name Speakers Location Name
7:00 AMNetworking OpportunitiesContinental Breakfast in the Foyer 
8:00 AMKeynote Panel1. What Administrators Need to Thrive in the Next 24 Months 
8:45 AMPanel1. How Small ASCs Can Thrive in a Competitive MarketGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
8:45 AMPanel2. AI in ASCs: The Best Use Cases and What's AheadGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:25 AMNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Break in the Foyer 
9:50 AMPanel1. Growth on the Mind: Leading ASCs Share TipsGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:50 AMPanel2. Private Equity in GI, Orthopedics, Pain Management and More: 2024 ProjectionsGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
9:50 AMPanel3. Private Equity's Place in CardiologyGrand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:35 AMPanel1. The Technology Revolutionizing the ASC IndustryGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
10:35 AMPanel2. Strategies to Plug the Leaks in Your Revenue Cycle and Stay AfloatGrand I (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
11:20 AMKeynote Panel1. ASC Industry Outlook: The Next 5 YearsGrand Ballroom EF (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
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