Full Speaker Lineup 

View all of the speakers joining us for Becker's 31st Annual Business and Operations of ASCs and learn more about their session! 

Full NameJob TitleCompanySpeaking At
Michael GaleAdministrative DirectorSentara Obici Ambulatory Surgery, LLCD. Support Staff Strategies during Economic Turmoil
Heather Hilgendorf-CooleyAdministratorSpring Park Surgery Center LLCG. Building Your ASC into a Top Place to Work
Geri EavesAdministratorBone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery CenterB. The Most Important Financial & Clinical Metrics for Elite ASCs
Elisa AugusteAdministratorPrecision Care Surgery CenterA. Digital Innovation for Patient Care & Cost Efficiency
A. Uplifting a Data-Informed Culture
Dean LehmkuhlerAdministratorNorthside Gastroenterology Endoscopy CenterA. Supply Strategy: How Smart ASCs are Facing Shortages
C. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2026
Greg DeConciliisAdministratorBoston Out­Patient Surgical SuitesB. Best Cost-Cutting Measures for ASCs
B. Staying Nimble Among Ongoing Supply Shortages
Kathleen WrightAdministratorMethodist Surgery Center LandmarkG. How to Inspire Young Leaders to Lead ASCs in the Future
E. ASC Marketing: What Works & What Doesn't
Jeffrey SingermanAdministratorManhattan Endoscopy CenterC. PE in GI: What to Expect by 2030
C. Navigating Reimbursement Challenges in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
Brent AshbyAdministratorNorthgate Surgery CenterA. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes & More: Key Issues on the Horizon
Tricia WollamAdministratorAlliance Surgery CenterE. ASC Marketing: What Works & What Doesn't
B. Foster Team Value and Prevent Burnout with Purposeful Leadership
Sophia MoradiAdministratorAvalon Surgery CenterB. New Tech Troubles: Aligning Staff on New Developments
E. Small Fish, Big Pond: Preserving Autonomy in Large Markets
Helen LowenwirthAdministratorEast Side EndoscopyD. Driving Team Success and Combating Burnout through Intentional Leadership
C. Staying Ahead: Adapting to Emerging GI Technology and Regulations
Carrie MarutAdministratorMentor Surgery CenterD. Doing More With Less: New Strategies in Continuing Labor Shortages
Alfonso del GranadoAdministratorNorth Cypress Surgery CenterG. Leveraging the Strength of Physician Partnerships
Lea Anne AbernathyAdministratorPhysicians Endoscopy Center at One NineteenA. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Bruce FeldmanAdministratorEastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery CenterB. Best Cost-Cutting Measures for ASCs
A. Benefits to Boost Provider Retention without Breaking the Bank
Thomas HutchinsonAdministratorSurgery Center of Central FloridaC. 2030 Predictions for Cardiology ASCs
E. The Surgical Tech Shaping Tomorrow's ASCs
Katie PiersonAdministratorGlobal Ambulatory Surgery CentersD. Doing More With Less: New Strategies in Continuing Labor Shortages
Lee MathewAdministratorSurgCenter of Greater Dallas and Baylor Surgicare CarrolltonB. Foster Team Value and Prevent Burnout with Purposeful Leadership
Nyleen FloresAdministrator and Chief Operating OfficerLake Oconee OrthopedicsD. Bold Ideas to Lead Multigenerational Teams
B. New Tech Troubles: Aligning Staff on New Developments
Jeffrey FlynnAdministrator and Chief Operating Officer, Gramercy Surgery Center; PresidentNew York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (NYSAASC)A. Key Legislation Impacting the ASC Landscape by 2030
E. Joint Venture Red Flags: When to Ditch Your Partnership
JoAnn M. VecchioAdministrator and Vice President, Ambulatory Surgery ServicesAmbulatory Surgery Center of Western New York, Catholic Health SystemA. What Hospital Service Cuts Mean for ASC Growth
Marjorie ReiterAdministrator & Chief Executive OfficerSurgery Center of Central NJA. Uplifting a Data-Informed Culture
G. Transforming Your ASC into a Talent Destination
Tina DriggersAdministrator, CredentialingDay Surgery CenterG. How to Inspire Young Leaders to Lead ASCs in the Future
Caitlin ColangeloAdministrator, Surgery CenterOrlando Health Jewett Orthopedic InstituteB. Best Cost-Cutting Measures for ASCs
Barry TannerAdvisor and Board MemberVision Innovation PartnersC. PE in GI: What to Expect by 2030
Tripti C. KatariaAnesthesiologistProfessional Anesthesia Consultants, LLCF. Keeping Qualified Anesthesia Providers at ASCs
Sheel PatelAnesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Specialist, APAC Centers for International Pain Management; Chief Clinical OfficerDxTx Pain & SpineF. Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Pain Center
Adamina PodrazaAnesthesiologist, Anesthesia Consultants of Morris; Medical DirectorDeerpath Ambulatory Surgical CenterB. Anesthesia in ASCs: Concepts for the Next 5 Years
Jay WellerAnesthesiologist, Seven Hills Anesthesia; System Chief, Perioperative Medicine and AnesthesiologyTriHealthB. Anesthesia in ASCs: Concepts for the Next 5 Years
Merrilee DiricksonArea Vice President, ZBX ASC SolutionsZimmer BiometB. Making Your ASC an Efficient Machine
Kayla Schneeweiss-KeeneASC AdministratorMann Cataract Surgery Center and Grand Parkway Surgery CenterG. ASC Workforce of the Future: Bold Ideas & Trends
Ali GhalayiniASC AdministratorAdvanced Spine Center of WisconsinE. Where ASC Consolidation Is Heading
Melissa RiceASC AdministratorLoyola Ambulatory Surgery CenterA. What Hospital Service Cuts Mean for ASC Growth
A. Supply Strategy: How Smart ASCs are Facing Shortages
Alicia GipsonASC AdministratorPSA ASC KilleenG. Strategic Imperatives to Upstream ASC Leadership
A. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Lori CallahanASC Regional DirectorOrthoIllinoisA. How ASCs Can Approach Big Payer Challenges
John MahalekAssistant Vice President, OHMG Anesthesiology and Perioperative DevelopmentOrlando Health AnesthesiologyF. Navigating Anesthesia Scope of Practice Issues amidst Provider Shortage
Chris GloverAssociate Chief, AnesthesiologyTexas Children's HospitalF. Strategies to Circumnavigate the Anesthesia Shortage
Amod SawardekarAssociate Division Chief and Head, Perioperative OperationsPhoenix Children's HospitalF. Navigating Anesthesia Scope of Practice Issues amidst Provider Shortage
Kevin DowdyAssociate PrincipalECG Management ConsultantsE. Where ASC Consolidation Is Heading
B. Trends Impacting Managed Care Contracting and Payer Engagement
Leopoldo V. RodriguezAssociate Professor, AnesthesiologyMUSC HealthB. Anesthesia in ASCs: Concepts for the Next 5 Years
Hari NathanAssociate Professor, Department of SurgeryUniversity of MichiganE. Tracking Trends: Key Federal and State Policy Shifts to Watch
Michael S. SmithAssociate System Chief, GastroenterologyThe Mount Sinai Health SystemC. Essential Strategies for Thriving in the GI Landscape by 2026
Preeti KansalAttending PhysicianNorthwestern MedicineD. Driving Team Success and Combating Burnout through Intentional Leadership
Michael StuntzBoard ChairmanMonterey Peninsula Surgery CenterE. Where ASC Consolidation Is Heading
Jonathan BrownBoard Member, U.S. Orthopaedic Partners; Orthopedic SurgeonBienville Orthopaedic SpecialistsG. How to Lead a Single Specialty Orthopedic ASC
Wendy HughesBusiness Office ManagerPiedmont Outpatient Surgery CenterA. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Bertha DominguezBusiness Office ManagerRavine Way Surgery Center, Illinois Bone & Joint InstituteA. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Anthony TortolaniCardiac and Thoracic Surgeon and Professor Emeritus, Clinical Cardiothoracic SurgeryWeill Cornell Medical CollegeC. 2030 Predictions for Cardiology ASCs
F. Navigating Anesthesia Scope of Practice Issues amidst Provider Shortage
James FlahertyCardiologistNorthwestern Memorial HospitalC. Strategies to Attract & Keep Top Cardiologists
Jon GeorgeCardiologistReVaMP Heart & Vascular InstituteC. Strategies to Attract & Keep Top Cardiologists
C. What It Takes to Run a Single Specialty Cardiology ASC
Megan FriedmanChair and Medical DirectorPacific Coast AnesthesiaF. The Future of Anesthesia in ASCs: Key Trends for the Next 5 Years
G. ASC Workforce of the Future: Bold Ideas & Trends
Deanna Sasaki-AdamsChair, Department of NeurosurgeryUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesD. Driving Team Success and Combating Burnout through Intentional Leadership
Carlos BagleyChairman, Department, Neurological Surgery, Medical Director, Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, Chair, Neurosciences Division, Edward T. MathenyJr. Chair, Neurosciences, Saint Luke's Health System; Professor of Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas CityB. The Payer Challenges to Know for Orthopedic Outpatient Migration
Bipan ChandChairman of SurgeryAscensionA. The Technology Rocking ASCs
C. Navigating New GI Tech, Regulations: How to Stay Ahead
Maher KodsyChairperson, Anesthesiology Deptartment and Perioperative Physician Director, UH Elyria Medical Center; President, Elyria Anesthesia Services, Inc.; Medical DirectorAmherst Beaver Creek Surgery CenterF. How to Handle an Unstable Anesthesia Industry
Brendan TeehanChief Commercial OfficerPacira BioSciencesF. Forecasting the Future of Pain Management
Earl AndersonChief Development OfficerTennessee Orthopaedic AllianceE. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand & for How Long
Tina PiotrowskiChief Executive OfficerCopper Ridge Surgery CenterD. Cultivating Future Leaders for ASCs
Andrew LovewellChief Executive OfficerColumbia Orthopaedic GroupA. Digital Innovation for Patient Care & Cost Efficiency
A. Benefits to Boost Provider Retention without Breaking the Bank
A. How Physician Groups Can Grow without Losing Independence
Angie L. JiménezChief Executive OfficerPuerto Rico ASC Holding Co. Inc.A. Building a Strong Culture: Aligning New Hires with Your ASC's Goals and Values
Severko HrywnakChief Executive OfficerAdvanced Ambulatory Surgical CenterE. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand & for How Long
Devi NampiaparampilChief Executive OfficerMetropolis Pain MedicineG. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
A. Aligning Physicians amid Big Changes and Uncertain Times
Tara Good-YoungChief Executive OfficerPDI Surgery CenterB. Top Strategies to Ignite Revenue Growth
Waymond BoyerChief Executive OfficerEncore Surgical Institute, LLCF. Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Pain Center
Dave FitzgeraldChief Executive OfficerOrthoNYG. How to Lead a Single Specialty Orthopedic ASC
B. Top Strategies to Ignite Revenue Growth
Jack Dillon MBA, MSHR, MAChief Executive OfficerAnesthesia Practice ConsultantsF. Strategies to Circumnavigate the Anesthesia Shortage
F. Keeping Qualified Anesthesia Providers at ASCs
Stephen RosenbaumChief Executive OfficerAlliance Spine and Pain CentersE. Red & Green Flags to Spot with Potential Private Equity Investors
Adam RoggiaChief Executive OfficerSports Medicine Associates of San AntonioD. Driving Team Success and Combating Burnout through Intentional Leadership
Ray BrownChief Executive OfficerLake Lucien Surgery CenterB. Consolidation Alternatives: How to Meet Margins & Maintain Autonomy
EJ LedesmaChief Executive Officer360 OrthopedicsD. Support Staff Strategies during Economic Turmoil
B. Adding Impact, Keeping Autonomy: How to Safely Expand
William PrenticeChief Executive OfficerAmbulatory Surgery Center AssociationA. Fireside Chat - William Prentice, CEO, Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
Bo GuChief Executive OfficerYoulifyA. The Technology Rocking ASCs
B. Startups, Private Equity, Venture Capital and More
Tom KellyChief Executive OfficerHeidi
Arya SatishChief Executive OfficerMoodr HealthB. Startups, Private Equity, Venture Capital and More
Scott HayworthChief Executive OfficerHayworth VenturesC. PE in GI: What to Expect by 2030
Dariya GolanChief Executive OfficerAdvanced Surgery Center of CliftonA. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Andre BlomChief Executive OfficerIllinois Bone and Joint InstituteE. Consolidation Models: Exit Strategies and Growth for Physicians
Preston AlexanderChief Executive OfficerForward Slash / HealthB. Unlocking Profitability: How Data and Tech Are Redefining Payer Partnerships
Todd CurrierChief Executive Officer and AdministratorBend Surgery CenterG. Building Your ASC into a Top Place to Work
G. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
Jerald GarciaChief Executive Officer and FounderHawaii Institute for Pain and HI Pain & The Surgical Suites of HonoluluF. Forecasting the Future of Pain Management
Amanda RyanChief Executive Officer and Physician OwnerAdvanced ASC of Carlsbad New MexicoA. How Physician Groups Can Grow without Losing Independence
F. Navigating Anesthesia Scope of Practice Issues amidst Provider Shortage
Marc KochChief Executive Officer and PresidentSomnia AnesthesiaF. How to Handle an Unstable Anesthesia Industry
Adam J. BruggemanChief Executive Officer and SurgeonTexas Spine Care CenterG. Leveraging the Strength of Physician Partnerships
A. Key Federal & State Policies Trend Watch
Thomas JenebyChief Executive Officer, Palm Tree Surgicenters, Chrysalis Cosmetic SurgicenterMaximus Plastic SurgicenterB. How ASCs Thrive & Fill Care Gaps in Small Markets
C. How to Attract Cash Pay Plastics to Augment Your Cash Flow in 2025: What Are Plastic Surgeons Looking for in a Surgicenter?
Bradley HeatonChief Executive Officer, Sutter Surgery Center DivisionSutter HealthG. Strategic Imperatives to Upstream ASC Leadership
Renee OliveiraChief Marketing OfficerNew Century Spine Outpatient Center, Integrated Medical CareB. Adding Impact, Keeping Autonomy: How to Safely Expand
Sarah MooreChief Marketing OfficerDistalmotionF. Reimagining Robotic Surgery for High-Volume Soft Tissue Cases
Monte GoldsteinChief Medical OfficerVirtua ASC Joint VenturesA. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes & More: Key Issues on the Horizon
Krishna Jain MDChief Medical OfficerApex Health NetworkC. How To Do Cardiology Right in ASCs
Jeff HallChief Medical OfficerEncore Surgical Institute, LLCF. Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Pain Center
Charlene CioeChief Nursing OfficerSummit Center for SurgeryG. How to Inspire Young Leaders to Lead ASCs in the Future
Britta DeVolderChief Nursing OfficerCommunity Surgery Center of GlendaleB. New Tech Troubles: Aligning Staff on New Developments
A. 23 Hour Observation: What Works & What Doesn't
Geogy Vennikandam MBBSChief Operating OfficerGI Partners of IllinoisG. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
Sap SinhaChief Operating OfficerAllied Digestive HealthA. How Physician Groups Can Grow without Losing Independence
Greg SchoolerChief Operating OfficerCincinnati GI, Inc.; Cincinnati GI Anesthesia Associates, Inc.; Anderson Endoscopy Center, LLCB. Consolidation Alternatives: How to Meet Margins & Maintain Autonomy
Alex A. Andrade MBA, Eng MecChief Operating OfficerMedical Associates P.C. IowaD. Support Staff Strategies during Economic Turmoil
Kayla CareyChief Operating OfficerAmbulatory Anesthesia CareB. Consolidation Alternatives: How to Meet Margins & Maintain Autonomy
Nikhil ShettyChief Operating OfficerMidwest Interventional Spine SpecialistsB. How ASCs Thrive & Fill Care Gaps in Small Markets
Azizza DorseyChief Operations OfficerAdvanced Pain Medical GroupB. Consolidation Alternatives: How to Meet Margins & Maintain Autonomy
E. Joint Venture Red Flags: When to Ditch Your Partnership
Andre GauriChief Quality Officer, Heart and Vascular InstituteCorewell HealthC. 2030 Predictions for Cardiology ASCs
C. What It Takes to Run a Single Specialty Cardiology ASC
C. Why Cardiology Is a Promising Specialty for ASCs
George CybulskiClinical Leader in Artificial Intelligence and NeurosurgeonHumboldt Park HealthG. Leveraging the Strength of Physician Partnerships
Harel DeutschCo-Director, Rush Spine CenterRush University Medical Center
Nick AubinCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerCommons ClinicB. How to Win With Value-based Care Today
Mahesh MulumudiCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerCardioNowD. Fireside Chat - How ASC's Fragmented Marketplace Is Changing Healthcare
Sam SchwagerCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerSuperDialB. Startups, Private Equity, Venture Capital and More
Manuj AgarwalCo-Founder and Interventional Radiation OncologistProstate Cancer Institute of AmericaB. Adding Impact, Keeping Autonomy: How to Safely Expand
Ali MadhaCorporate Chief Operating OfficerInsight Health SystemsB. The Most Important Financial & Clinical Metrics for Elite ASCs
Patty ShoultsCorporate Director Ambulatory Surgery, Ambulatory Surgery CentersAdventHealthE. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures
G. ASC Workforce of the Future: Bold Ideas & Trends
Fawn esserdirectorthe surgery center LLCE. Red & Green Flags to Spot with Potential Private Equity Investors
B. Staying Nimble Among Ongoing Supply Shortages
Kenneth D. CandidoDirectorThorek Memorial HospitalF. Forecasting the Future of Pain Management
Linda BedwellDirectorPowder River Surgery CenterE. Small Fish, Big Pond: Preserving Autonomy in Large Markets
McAlvin GonzalesDirector, Ambulatory CenterUCLA HealthA. Supply Strategy: How Smart ASCs are Facing Shortages
Theresa BroniakDirector, Ambulatory Surgical ServicesHenry Ford HealthB. The Most Important Financial & Clinical Metrics for Elite ASCs
Brett MaxfieldDirector, Anesthesia and Surgical ServicesMadison Avenue Surgery CenterF. Strategies to Circumnavigate the Anesthesia Shortage
A. How ASCs Can Approach Big Payer Challenges
Nipa ShahDirector, AnesthesiologyOrlando Health Ambulatory AnesthesiologyE. The Surgical Tech Shaping Tomorrow's ASCs
Heather SmithDirector, CardiologyAscensionC. How To Do Cardiology Right in ASCs
C. Why Cardiology Is a Promising Specialty for ASCs
Jim O'BrienDirector, Human ResourcesPortland Gastroenterology CenterA. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Andrey IbragimovDirector, Ingalls Ambulatory Surgery CenterUChicago MedicineG. Transforming Your ASC into a Talent Destination
Carlos DominguezDirector, OperationsMaximus Plastic Surgery Center.D. Support Staff Strategies during Economic Turmoil
Lindsay LauderdaleDirector, OperationsHuebner Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLCC. Cardiology Gold Mine: How to Open a Cardiology ASC by 2026
Donna HaydenDirector, Supply Chain OperationsSurgical Center of DuPage Medical GroupA. Coordinating Staff on Supply Shortages, Payer Clawbacks & More
Stephen EsperDirector, UPMC Center for Perioperative Care; Associate Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical SchoolF. The Future of Anesthesia in ASCs: Key Trends for the Next 5 Years
Sean GipsonDivision Chief Executive Officer and PresidentRemedy Surgery CentersA. How ASCs Can Approach Big Payer Challenges
A. The Technology Rocking ASCs
Neal KaushalDivision Chief, GastroenterologyIntegris HealthC. Essential Strategies for Thriving in the GI Landscape by 2026
C. Navigating Reimbursement Challenges in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
Mary McDonaldEndoscopy and ASC DirectorPinnacle Endoscopy CenterD. Doing More With Less: New Strategies in Continuing Labor Shortages
Nader SamiiExecutive Chairmannimble solutionsA. Celebrity Keynote - Emmitt Smith
LoAnn Vande LeestExecutive DirectorThe Orthopaedic Surgery CenterG. How to Lead a Single Specialty Orthopedic ASC
Candy CorralExecutive Director, Surgical ServicesRady Children’s Hospital Orange CountyG. Strategic Imperatives to Upstream ASC Leadership
Nate GarnerExecutive, OperationsSutter HealthA. Strategies to Plug the Leaks in Your Revenue Cycle and Stay Afloat
Ken GrubbsExecutive Vice President, Accreditation and Certification Operations and Chief Nursing OfficerJoint CommissionB. Transforming Quality & Safety in Healthcare: Accreditation 360
Joseph BookerFormer AdministratorRush SurgiCenterG. Building Your ASC into a Top Place to Work
Paul LynchFounder and Chief Executive OfficerUS Pain CareB. The Most Important Financial & Clinical Metrics for Elite ASCs
Alejandro BadiaFounder and Chief Medical OfficerOrthoNowE. ASC Marketing: What Works & What Doesn't
Jon WangFounder and Co-Chief Executive OfficerAssort HealthE. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands & Where it's Headed
D. Next-Gen Patient Access: Voice AI for Scheduling & Triage
D. How AI Can Alleviate Staffing Issues
Scott BeckerFounder, Publisher and Chief Content OfficerBecker's HealthcareF. 15 Key Healthcare Trends
Benjamin LevyGastroenterologist, Clinical Associate, MedicineUniversity of ChicagoC. Essential Strategies for Thriving in the GI Landscape by 2026
Heather ColónGroup Chief Executive OfficerOrthopedic Surgery Center of Palm Beach County and Specialized Outpatient Surgery Center for Children and AdultsE. Spine and Orthopedic Innovations to Strengthen ASCs
Edward DixonManager, Sterile Processing DepartmentSutter HealthA. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASC
Myra RayManager, Surgical ServicesFranciscan HealthcareG. Transforming Your ASC into a Talent Destination
Colin ParkManaging DirectorVMG HealthA. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes & More: Key Issues on the Horizon
Aaron MurskiManaging DirectorVMG HealthD. Essentials of Selling an ASC: From Ensuring Compliance to Maximizing Profits and FMV
Cordell MackManaging DirectorVMG HealthD. Essentials of Selling an ASC: From Ensuring Compliance to Maximizing Profits and FMV
Sherman TranManaging PartnerSpine Sports Surgery Center LLCD. How AI Can Alleviate Staffing Issues
Manoj MehtaMedical DirectorEndoscopy Center of the North ShoreC. Navigating New GI Tech, Regulations: How to Stay Ahead
Priyantha RanaweeraMedical DirectorManhattan Specialists Center, LLCE. Consolidation Models: Exit Strategies and Growth for Physicians
David McConnellMedical DirectorKearney Ambulatory Surgical CenterE. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures
Alaa Abd-ElsayedMedical DirectorUW Pain ClinicA. How Physician Groups Can Grow without Losing Independence
Michael CurtisMedical DirectorTwin River Ambulatory Surgery CenterE. The Surgical Tech Shaping Tomorrow's ASCs
Anne ChristopherMedical Director and Chief Executive OfficerMidAmerica Spine CenterA. What Hospital Service Cuts Mean for ASC Growth
John PrunskisMedical Director and PrincipalDxTx Pain & SpineA. Key Legislation Impacting the ASC Landscape by 2030
Sapna ThomasMedical Director, North Ridgeville Endoscopy LLC; Gastroenterologist, North Ridgeville Health CenterUniversity HospitalsC. Essential Strategies for Thriving in the GI Landscape by 2026
A. Aligning Physicians amid Big Changes and Uncertain Times
Faisal RahmanMember/OwnerMunster Surgery Center LLCE. ASC Marketing: What Works & What Doesn't
Ruben J. AzocarMerryl and Sam Chair, Anesthesiology and Perioperative MedicineTulane University School of MedicineF. How to Handle an Unstable Anesthesia Industry
Nauman ChaudhryNeurosurgeonOrlando Regional Medical Center and Orlando Health Neuroscience and Rehabilitation InstituteA. 23 Hour Observation: What Works & What Doesn't
Bethwel RaoreNeurosurgeonApex Spine & NeurosurgeryA. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASC
Lucia ZamoranoNeurosurgery Professor, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine; PresidentMichigan Brain & Spine Surgery CenterD. How AI Can Alleviate Staffing Issues
Lori PowersNurse Analyst, Clinical InformtacisGI AllianceD. Cultivating Future Leaders for ASCs
Emma GimmelNursing DirectorManhattan Endoscopy CenterC. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2026
C. Staying Ahead: Adapting to Emerging GI Technology and Regulations
Francine NormanOperations LeaderDxTx Pain & SpineB. New Tech Troubles: Aligning Staff on New Developments
Daniel MulconreyOrthopedic Spine SurgeonMidwest Orthopaedic CenterE. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands & Where it's Headed
Daniel ChoiOrthopedic Spine Surgeon and OwnerSpine Medicine and Surgery of Long IslandG. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
Thomas ParentOrthopedic SurgeonLake Oconee OrthopedicsA. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes & More: Key Issues on the Horizon
Michael RedlerOrthopedic SurgeonConnecticut OrthopaedicsA. Digital Innovation for Patient Care & Cost Efficiency
A. The Technology Rocking ASCs
Shobhit V. MinhasOrthopedic SurgeonFox Valley OrthopedicsE. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand & for How Long
Wael BarsoumOrthopedic Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic Florida; President and Chief Transformation OfficerHealthcare Outcomes Performance CompanyE. Tracking Trends: Key Federal and State Policy Shifts to Watch
Ying ChenOrthopedic Surgeon; Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurological SurgeryOrthoNeuro Inc., Ohio University College of Osteopathic MedicineE. The Surgical Tech Shaping Tomorrow's ASCs
Neeraja KikkeriOwner and Chief Financial OfficerNorth Texas Team Care Surgery CenterA. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Nagaraj KikkeriOwner, North Texas Team Care Surgery Center; Owner and PhysicianAdvanced Pain SolutionsF. Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Pain Center
Curtis BernsteinPartnerPinnacle Healthcare ConsultingE. Consolidation Models: Exit Strategies and Growth for Physicians
Matt KiltonPartnerECG Management ConsultantsA. How ASCs Can Approach Big Payer Challenges
B. Trends Impacting Managed Care Contracting and Payer Engagement
Cyrus AbbassiPartner, M&ASheppardMullinC. PE in GI: What to Expect by 2030
Patrick GarmanPast President, Pennsylvania Ambulatory Surgery Association; Executive AdministratorSpartan Health SurgicenterE. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures
Matthew EffronPharmacy ManagerCleveland ClinicC. Medication Regulatory Updates Impacting Care and Procurement in ASCs Objectives
Alyson EnglePhysicianIntegrated Pain ManagementA. Aligning Physicians amid Big Changes and Uncertain Times
Usman AliPhysicianCapital HealthA. Uplifting a Data-Informed Culture
John PelozaPhysicianPelozaSpineG. How to Lead a Single Specialty Orthopedic ASC
Sumana MoolePhysician and FounderGastroenterology & Gut Health LLCC. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2026
Jessica LamPractice ManagerPacific Coast AnesthesiaE. Where ASC Consolidation Is Heading
D. How AI Can Alleviate Staffing Issues
Vijay SudheendraPresidentNarrangansett Bay AnesthesiaF. Keeping Qualified Anesthesia Providers at ASCs
Pradnya MitrooPresidentFresno Digestive HealthC. Navigating Reimbursement Challenges in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
Maggie JeffriesPresidentOphthalmic Anesthesia SocietyB. Anesthesia in ASCs: Concepts for the Next 5 Years
Randy RobbinsPresidentValiant Anesthesia AssociatesG. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
G. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
Cathy McDowellPresident and Chief Executive OfficerKaren Zupko & Associates, Inc.D. Practice Smarter, Not Harder with Patient Financing Solutions Partners
Mary Meier-MathiasPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Mary C Meier Medical Billing and Consulting LLC; Revenue Cycle ConsultantDayton Eye Surgery CenterA. Strategies to Plug the Leaks in Your Revenue Cycle and Stay Afloat
Vijay BachaniPresident and Chief Growth OfficerNew York Bariatric GroupE. Red & Green Flags to Spot with Potential Private Equity Investors
Brett SparkPresident and Co-FounderArorisB. Unlocking Profitability: How Data and Tech Are Redefining Payer Partnerships
Vishal MehtaPresident and Managing PartnerFox Valley OrthopedicsD. Driving Team Success and Combating Burnout through Intentional Leadership
B. Best Cost-Cutting Measures for ASCs
Stan PlavinPresident and Owner, Technical Anesthesia Strategies and Solutions; Owner, Oral Surgery Anesthesia Associates; Physician and OwnerAmbulatory Anesthesia PartnersE. Small Fish, Big Pond: Preserving Autonomy in Large Markets
George HannaPresident, Director of Pain Management and Chief Transformation Officer, Vein Clinic and Pain Treatment CenterVIP Medical GroupA. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Firas AbdulPresident, Orlando Health Anesthesiology; Medical DirectorEugene Jewett MD Surgery CenterF. The Future of Anesthesia in ASCs: Key Trends for the Next 5 Years
F. Keeping Qualified Anesthesia Providers at ASCs
Amy ColettiPrincipalECG Management ConsultantsB. Trends Impacting Managed Care Contracting and Payer Engagement
Karlos BledsoePrincipalSeae VenturesB. Startups, Private Equity, Venture Capital and More
David C. MackeyProfessor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative MedicineUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterF. Strategies to Circumnavigate the Anesthesia Shortage
A. How ASCs Can Approach Big Payer Challenges
Emmitt SmithPro Football Hall of Fame Running Back, Businessman and Entrepreneur(not set)A. Celebrity Keynote - Emmitt Smith
Sangyoon Jason ShinRegional Ambulatory Care Medical DirectorMount Sinai Health SystemD. Bold Ideas to Lead Multigenerational Teams
Justin MarburgerRegional Surgical DirectorMaximus Plastic Surgery Center and Chrysalis Cosmetic Surgery CenterD. Cultivating Future Leaders for ASCs
Shirin Hasan PhD, MBA candidateResearch ManagerEndeavor HealthE. Tracking Trends: Key Federal and State Policy Shifts to Watch
Debra StinchcombSenior ConsultantVMG HealthD. Essentials of Selling an ASC: From Ensuring Compliance to Maximizing Profits and FMV
Nancy StephensSenior ConsultantVMG HealthD. Essentials of Selling an ASC: From Ensuring Compliance to Maximizing Profits and FMV
Mark WainnerSenior Director, ASC Acquisition and DevelopmentCommunity Health SystemsE. Consolidation Models: Exit Strategies and Growth for Physicians
Kelly RouvaldtSenior Director, ASC Quality and ComplianceGI AllianceD. Cultivating Future Leaders for ASCs
Jen DannerSenior Director, Surgical ServicesOrlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and Eugene Jewett, MD, Surgery CenterE. Spine and Orthopedic Innovations to Strengthen ASCs
Tony GuthSenior Intelligence DirectorSg2D. How Top ASCs are Delivering Superior Outcomes at Sustainable Costs
Leslie KrasneSenior ManagerECG Management ConsultantsB. Trends Impacting Managed Care Contracting and Payer Engagement
Jamey PippertSenior Manager, Ambulatory Surgery CentersKelsey-Seybold ClinicA. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASC
Roger TsengSenior Manager, Supply Chain Customer SolutionsJ&J MedTechF. Advance Case Management: Transforming Surgical Coordination for Efficiency
Jonelle BartlettSenior Manager, Supply Chain Customer SolutionsJ&J MedTechF. Advance Case Management: Transforming Surgical Coordination for Efficiency
Shyroll MorrisSenior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, East Florida DivisionAdventHealthG. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
Meredith WarfSenior Vice President, ASC Strategy, U.S. Orthopaedic Partners; Chief Executive OfficerMississippi Sports MedicineB. How to Win With Value-based Care Today
Wayne J. FranklinSenior Vice President, Heart and Lung CenterChildren's NationalA. Strategies to Plug the Leaks in Your Revenue Cycle and Stay Afloat
Braden BatkoffSenior Vice President, Service Line Development and Strategic PartnershipsConstitution Surgery AllianceC. How To Do Cardiology Right in ASCs
C. Why Cardiology Is a Promising Specialty for ASCs
Brian GantwerkerSpine Surgeon and NeurosurgeonThe Craniospinal Center of Los AngelesE. Spine and Orthopedic Innovations to Strengthen ASCs
A. Key Federal & State Policies Trend Watch
Maan FaresStaff Physician, Clinical Cardiology and Chairman, Global Patient ServicesCleveland ClinicC. Strategies to Attract & Keep Top Cardiologists
Niazy SelimSurgeonSelim Surgery CenterE. Small Fish, Big Pond: Preserving Autonomy in Large Markets
Scott SigmanTeam Physician, UMASS lowell; Chief Medical Officer, OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser CentersFellow, World Society of Sports and Exercise Medicine; Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons In IrelandA. Digital Innovation for Patient Care & Cost Efficiency
E. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands & Where it's Headed
John McEnroeTennis Legend, Musician, Philanthropist, Pop Culture Icon and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author(not set)A. Celebrity Keynote - John McEnroe
Ben AuzenneUS Senior Director, ASC Sales and MarketingJohnson & JohnsonE. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands & Where it's Headed
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 MedicineB. Staying Nimble Among Ongoing Supply Shortages
A. Benefits to Boost Provider Retention without Breaking the Bank
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