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
Cyrus AbbassiPartnerSheppardMullinC. PE in GI: What to Expect by 2030
Alaa Abd-ElsayedMedical DirectorUW Health Pain Services, UW Pain ClinicA. How Physician Groups Can Grow without Losing Independence
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
Lea Anne AbernathyAdministratorPhysicians Endoscopy Center at One NineteenD. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Miguel AfonsoClinical DirectorGastroclinicC. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2026
Manuj AgarwalCo-Founder and Interventional Radiation OncologistProstate Cancer Institute of AmericaB. Adding Impact, Keeping Autonomy: How to Safely Expand
Usman AliPhysicianCapital HealthA. Uplifting a Data-Informed Culture
Earl AndersonChief Development OfficerTennessee Orthopaedic AllianceE. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand & for How Long
Alex A. AndradeChief Operating OfficerMedical Associates P.C. IowaD. Support Staff Strategies during Economic Turmoil
Brent AshbyAdministratorNorthgate Surgery CenterA. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes & More: Key Issues on the Horizon
Nick AubinCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerCommons ClinicB. How to Win With Value-based Care Today
Elisa AugusteAdministratorPrecision Care Surgery CenterA. Digital Innovation for Patient Care & Cost Efficiency
Ruben AzocarMerryl and Sam Israel Chair of Anesthesiology and Perioperative MedicineTulane UniversityF. How to Handle an Unstable Anesthesia Industry
Vijay BachaniPresident and Chief Growth OfficerNew York Bariatric GroupE. Red & Green Flags to Spot with Potential Private Equity Investors
Alejandro BadiaFounder and Chief Medical OfficerOrthoNowE. ASC Marketing: What Works & What Doesn't
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
Wael BarsoumOrthopedic SurgeonCleveland Clinic FloridaE. Tracking Trends: Key Federal and State Policy Shifts to Watch
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
Braden BatkoffSenior Vice President, Service Line Development and Strategic PartnershipsConstitution Surgery AllianceC. Why Cardiology Is a Promising Specialty for ASCs
Wesley BattisteFounder and Chief Executive OfficerDestin Surgery Center and Destin AnesthesiaF. Navigating Anesthesia Scope of Practice Issues amidst Provider Shortage
Madeleine BennettDirector, NursingPhysicians Endoscopy Center at One NineteenA. Uplifting a Data-Informed Culture
Kathryn BerlacherDirector, Clinical CardiologyUPMC Heart And Vascular InstituteC. Strategies to Attract & Keep Top Cardiologists
Curtis BernsteinPinnacle Healthcare ConsultingPinnacle Healthcare ConsultingE. Consolidation Models: Exit Strategies and Growth for Physicians
Karlos BledsoePrincipalSeae VenturesB. Startups, Private Equity, Venture Capital and More
Joseph BookerAdministratorRush SurgiCenterG. Building Your ASC into a Top Place to Work
Lisa BorbonAdministrator, West Florida DivisionAdvent Health Home CareD. Bold Ideas to Lead Multigenerational Teams
Steve BoronChief Executive OfficerJax Spine Pain CentersF. Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Pain Center
Waymond BoyerChief Executive OfficerEncore Surgical Institute, LLCF. Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Pain Center
Jonathan BrownBoard Member, U.S. Orthopaedic Partners; Orthopedic SurgeonBienville Orthopaedic SpecialistsG. How to Lead a Single Specialty Orthopedic ASC
Ray BrownChief Executive Officer and Director, Business DevelopmentLake Lucien Surgery CenterB. Consolidation Alternatives: How to Meet Margins & Maintain Autonomy
Adam J. BruggemanChief Executive Officer and SurgeonTexas Spine Care CenterG. Leveraging the Strength of Physician Partnerships
A. Key Federal & State Policies Trend Watch
Beverly BryantAdministratorBluffton-Okatie Surgery CenterC. Navigating New GI Tech, Regulations: How to Stay Ahead
Jennilee CaffeyRegional AdministratorBaylor Scott & White Sports Surgery Center at The StarA. 23 Hour Observation: What Works & What Doesn't
Lori CallahanASC Regional DirectorOrthoIllinoisA. How ASCs Can Approach Big Payer Challenges
Kenneth D. CandidoProfessor, Clinical Surgery and Anesthesia, University of Illinois College of Medicine; PresidentChicago Anesthesia Associates and President, Chicago Anesthesia Pain SpecialistsF. Forecasting the Future of Pain Management
Kayla CareyChief Operating OfficerAmbulatory Anesthesia CareB. Consolidation Alternatives: How to Meet Margins & Maintain Autonomy
Janet CarlsonVice President, Ambulatory Surgery CentersCommonwealth Pain & SpineA. Key Legislation Impacting the ASC Landscape by 2030
Bipan ChandChairman of SurgeryAscensionA. The Technology Rocking ASCs
Nauman ChaudhryNeurosurgeonOrlando Regional Medical Center and Orlando Health Neuroscience and Rehabilitation InstituteA. 23 Hour Observation: What Works & What Doesn't
Ying ChenOrthopedic Surgeon; Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurological SurgeryOrthoNeuro Inc., Ohio University College of Osteopathic MedicineE. The Surgical Tech Shaping Tomorrow's ASCs
Daniel ChoiOrthopedic Spine Surgeon and OwnerSpine Medicine and Surgery of Long IslandG. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
Anne ChristopherMedical Director and Chief Executive OfficerMidAmerica Spine CenterA. What Hospital Service Cuts Mean for ASC Growth
Charlene CioeChief Nursing OfficerSummit Center for SurgeryG. 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
Amy ColettiPrincipalECG Management ConsultantsF. Trends Impacting Managed Care Contracting and Payer Engagement
Heather ColónChief Executive OfficerOrthopedic Surgery Center of Palm Beach County and Specialized Outpatient Surgery Center for Children and AdultsE. Spine and Orthopedic Innovations to Strengthen ASCs
Jacob CorbellChief Executive OfficerMidwest Cardiovascular InstituteC. Cardiology Gold Mine: How to Open a Cardiology ASC by 2026
Candy CorralExecutive Director, Surgical ServicesRady Children’s Hospital Orange CountyG. Strategic Imperatives to Upstream ASC Leadership
Todd CurrierChief Executive Officer and AdministratorBend Surgery CenterG. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
Michael CurtisChief Medical OfficerTwin River Ambulatory Surgery CenterE. The Surgical Tech Shaping Tomorrow's ASCs
George CybulskiClinical Leader in Artificial Intelligence and NeurosurgeonHumboldt Park HealthG. Leveraging the Strength of Physician Partnerships
Jennifer DannerSenior Director, Ambulatory Surgery CentersOrlando Health Jewett Orthopedic InstituteE. Spine and Orthopedic Innovations to Strengthen ASCs
Greg DeConciliisAdministratorBoston Out­Patient Surgical SuitesB. Best Cost-Cutting Measures for ASCs
B. Staying Nimble Among Ongoing Supply Shortages
Alfonso del GranadoAdministratorNorth Cypress Surgery CenterG. Leveraging the Strength of Physician Partnerships
Harel DeutschCo-Director, Rush Spine Center,Rush University Medical CenterA. How ASC's Fragmented Marketplace Is Changing Healthcare
Britta DeVolderChief Nursing OfficerCommunity Surgery Center of GlendaleB. New Tech Troubles: Aligning Staff on New Developments
Jack H. DillonChief Executive OfficerAnesthesia Practice ConsultantsF. Strategies to Circumnavigate the Anesthesia Shortage
F. Keeping Qualified Anesthesia Providers at ASCs
Merrilee DiricksonArea Vice President, ZBX ASC SolutionsZimmer BiometB. Making Your ASC an Efficient Machine
Edward DixonManager, Sterile Processing DepartmentSutter HealthA. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASC
Bertha DominguezBusiness Office ManagerRavine Way Surgery Center, Illinois Bone & Joint InstituteA. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Carlos DominguezDirector, OperationsMaximus Plastic Surgery Center.D. Support Staff Strategies during Economic Turmoil
Lisa A. DonaldsonDirector, NursingBaylor Scott & White Surgicare Fort WorthA. Supply Strategy: How Smart ASCs are Facing Shortages
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
Kevin DowdyAssociate PrincipalECG Management ConsultantsF. Trends Impacting Managed Care Contracting and Payer Engagement
E. Where ASC Consolidation Is Heading
Tina DriggersAdministrator, CredentialingDay Surgery CenterG. How to Inspire Young Leaders to Lead ASCs in the Future
Angela DurhamVice President, Ancillary ServicesUS Heart and VascularC. Cardiology Gold Mine: How to Open a Cardiology ASC by 2026
Lacey DyerVice President, Clinical OperationsSurgical Investors and Advisors LLCE. Joint Venture Red Flags: When to Ditch Your Partnership
Geri EavesAdministratorBone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery CenterB. The Most Important Financial & Clinical Metrics for Elite ASCs
Deena EdwardsAdministratorThe Surgery Center of Southwest OhioG. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
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
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
Fawn Esser-LippExecutive DirectorThe Surgery Center LLCE. Red & Green Flags to Spot with Potential Private Equity Investors
Maan FaresStaff Physician, Clinical Cardiology and Chairman, Global Patient ServicesCleveland ClinicC. Strategies to Attract & Keep Top Cardiologists
Bruce FeldmanAdministratorEastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery CenterB. Best Cost-Cutting Measures for ASCs
A. Benefits to Boost Provider Retention without Breaking the Bank
Dave FitzgeraldChief Executive OfficerOrthoNYG. How to Lead a Single Specialty Orthopedic ASC
James FlahertyCardiologistNorthwestern Memorial HospitalC. How To Do Cardiology Right in ASCs
Kevin FlemingVice President, Orthopedic InstituteAdventHealthE. Small Fish, Big Pond: Preserving Autonomy in Large Markets
Nyleen FloresAdministrator and Chief Operating OfficerLake Oconee OrthopedicsD. Bold Ideas to Lead Multigenerational Teams
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
Wayne FranklinSenior Vice President, Heart and Lung CenterChildren's NationalA. Strategies to Plug the Leaks in Your Revenue Cycle and Stay Afloat
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
Michael GaleAdministrative DirectorSentara Obici Ambulatory Surgery, LLCD. Support Staff Strategies during Economic Turmoil
Brian GantwerkerSpine Surgeon and NeurosurgeonThe Craniospinal Center of Los AngelesE. Spine and Orthopedic Innovations to Strengthen ASCs
A. Key Federal & State Policies Trend Watch
Jerald GarciaChief Executive Officer and FounderHawaii Institute for Pain and HI Pain & The Surgical Suites of HonoluluF. Forecasting the Future of Pain Management
Patrick GarmanPast President, Pennsylvania Ambulatory Surgery Association; Executive AdministratorSpartan Health SurgicenterE. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures
Nate GarnerExecutive, OperationsSutter HealthA. Strategies to Plug the Leaks in Your Revenue Cycle and Stay Afloat
Andre GauriChief Quality Officer, Heart and Vascular InstituteCorewell HealthC. Why Cardiology Is a Promising Specialty for ASCs
Rebecca GeiseSenior Vice President, Revenue CycleGrowth OrthopedicsA. Coordinating Staff on Supply Shortages, Payer Clawbacks & More
Jon GeorgeCardiologistReVaMP Heart & Vascular InstituteC. Strategies to Attract & Keep Top Cardiologists
C. What It Takes to Run a Single Specialty Cardiology ASC
Ali GhalayiniASC AdministratorAdvanced Spine Center of WisconsinE. Where ASC Consolidation Is Heading
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
Alicia GipsonASC AdministratorPSA ASC KilleenG. Strategic Imperatives to Upstream ASC Leadership
A. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Sean GipsonDivision Chief Executive Officer and PresidentRemedy Surgery CentersA. The Technology Rocking ASCs
Chris GloverAssociate Chief, AnesthesiologyTexas Children's HospitalF. Strategies to Circumnavigate the Anesthesia Shortage
Monte GoldsteinChief Medical OfficerVirtua ASC Joint VenturesA. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes & More: Key Issues on the Horizon
McAlvin GonzalesDirector, Ambulatory CenterUCLA HealthA. Supply Strategy: How Smart ASCs are Facing Shortages
Tara Good-YoungChief Executive OfficerPDI Surgery CenterB. Top Strategies to Ignite Revenue Growth
Michael GrazianoAdministratorClifton Surgery CenterD. Bold Ideas to Lead Multigenerational Teams
Ken GrubbsExecutive Vice President, Accreditation and Certification Operations and Chief Nursing OfficerJoint CommissionB. Transforming Quality & Safety in Healthcare: Accreditation 360
Bo GuCEO. Physician ExecutiveYoulifyA. The Technology Rocking ASCs
B. Startups, Private Equity, Venture Capital and More
Tony GuthSenior Intelligence DirectorSg2D. How Top ASCs are Delivering Superior Outcomes at Sustainable Costs
George HannaPresident, Director of Pain Management and Chief Transformation Officer, Vein Clinic and Pain Treatment CenterVIP Medical GroupD. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Kerry HarringtonDirector, ASCsUC HealthG. How to Inspire Young Leaders to Lead ASCs in the Future
Karen HarrisAdministratorApex Surgery CenterB. Foster Team Value and Prevent Burnout with Purposeful Leadership
Shirin HasanResearch ManagerEndeavor HealthE. Tracking Trends: Key Federal and State Policy Shifts to Watch
Donna HaydenDirector, Supply Chain OperationsSurgical Center of DuPage Medical GroupA. Coordinating Staff on Supply Shortages, Payer Clawbacks & More
Scott HayworthChief Executive OfficerHayworth Ventures
Bradley HeatonChief Executive Officer, Sutter Surgery Center DivisionSutter HealthG. Strategic Imperatives to Upstream ASC Leadership
Heather Hilgendorf-CooleyAdministratorSpring Park Surgery CenterG. Building Your ASC into a Top Place to Work
Brandon HollisVice President, OperationsAMSURGE. Spine and Orthopedic Innovations to Strengthen ASCs
Sev HrywnakOwner and Chief Executive OfficerAdvanced Ambulatory Surgical CenterE. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand & for How Long
Wendy HughesBusiness Office ManagerPiedmont Outpatient Surgery CenterA. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Thomas HutchinsonAdministratorSurgery Center of Central FloridaC. 2030 Predictions for Cardiology ASCs
E. The Surgical Tech Shaping Tomorrow's ASCs
Andrey IbragimovHealth System Director, Perioperative ServicesUChicago MedicineG. Transforming Your ASC into a Talent Destination
Namen IyamuNurse ManagerHarris Health SystemD. Doing More With Less: New Strategies in Continuing Labor Shortages
Narasimhan JagannathanProfessor, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix; Division Chief, AnesthesiologyPhoenix Children's HospitalF. The Future of Anesthesia in ASCs: Key Trends for the Next 5 Years
Krishna JainChief Medical OfficerApex Health NetworkC. How To Do Cardiology Right in ASCs
Leslie JebsonAdministrator, Orthopedics Sports MedicinePrisma HealthB. The Payer Challenges to Know for Orthopedic Outpatient Migration
Maggie JeffriesPresidentOphthalmic Anesthesia SocietyB. Anesthesia in ASCs: Concepts for the Next 5 Years
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?
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
Tripti C. KatariaAnesthesiologistProfessional Anesthesia Consultants, LLCF. Keeping Qualified Anesthesia Providers at ASCs
Neal KaushalDivision Chief, GastroenterologyIntegris HealthC. Navigating Reimbursement Challenges in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
Judith Kazy-GareyExecutive DirectorAlgonquin Road Surgery CenterB. Top Strategies to Ignite Revenue Growth
Tom KellyChief Executive OfficerHeidi Health
Heather KhanSystem Vice President, Acute Care QualityEndeavor HealthB. How to Win With Value-based Care Today
Omar KhokharManaging PartnerIllinois GastroHealthC. Staying Ahead: Adapting to Emerging GI Technology and Regulations
C. Navigating New GI Tech, Regulations: How to Stay Ahead
Nagaraj KikkeriOwner, North Texas Team Care Surgery Center; Owner and PhysicianAdvanced Pain SolutionsF. Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Pain Center
Neeraja KikkeriOwner and Chief Financial OfficerNorth Texas Team Care Surgery CenterA. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Earl KilbrideOrthopedic SurgeonAustin Orthopedic InstituteE. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands & Where it's Headed
Matt KiltonPartnerECG Management ConsultantsA. How ASCs Can Approach Big Payer Challenges
F. Trends Impacting Managed Care Contracting and Payer Engagement
John KimseyVice President, Processing Optimization and Customer SuccessSTERISA. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASC
Twinkle KnarrDirector, Revenue CycleSlocum Center for Orthopedics and Sports MedicineA. Prior Authorization Success: How to Combat Obstacles While Meeting Margins
Marc KochChief Executive Officer and PresidentSomnia AnesthesiaF. How to Handle an Unstable Anesthesia Industry
Leslie KrasneSenior ManagerECG Management ConsultantsF. Trends Impacting Managed Care Contracting and Payer Engagement
Melissa LaddDirectorMichigan Surgical Utica, LLCD. Driving Team Success and Combating Burnout through Intentional Leadership
Jessica LamPractice ManagerPacific Coast AnesthesiaE. Where ASC Consolidation Is Heading
D. How AI Can Alleviate Staffing Issues
Lindsay LauderdaleSenior Director, DevelopmentHuebner Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLCC. Cardiology Gold Mine: How to Open a Cardiology ASC by 2026
EJ LedesmaChief Executive Officer360 OrthopedicsD. Support Staff Strategies during Economic Turmoil
B. Adding Impact, Keeping Autonomy: How to Safely Expand
Dean LehmkuhlerAdministratorNorthside Gastroenterology Endoscopy CenterC. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2026
Benjamin LevyGastroenterologist, Clinical Associate, MedicineUniversity of ChicagoC. Essential Strategies for Thriving in the GI Landscape by 2026
Catherine LlavanesChief Executive OfficerSante Health Partners Ambulatory Surgery CenterG. ASC Workforce of the Future: Bold Ideas & Trends
Andrew LovewellChief Executive OfficerColumbia Orthopaedic GroupA. Digital Innovation for Patient Care & Cost Efficiency
A. How Physician Groups Can Grow without Losing Independence
Helen LowenwirthAdministratorEast Side EndoscopyC. Staying Ahead: Adapting to Emerging GI Technology and Regulations
Paul LynchFounder and Chief Executive OfficerUS Pain CareB. The Most Important Financial & Clinical Metrics for Elite ASCs
Cheraire LyonsVice President, Revenue CycleAlliance Spine and Pain CentersA. Coordinating Staff on Supply Shortages, Payer Clawbacks & More
Cordell MackManaging DirectorVMG HealthD. Essentials of Selling an ASC: From Ensuring Compliance to Maximizing Profits and FMV
David C. MackeyProfessor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative MedicineUT MD Anderson Cancer CenterF. Strategies to Circumnavigate the Anesthesia Shortage
John MahalekAssistant Vice President, OHMG Anesthesiology and Perioperative DevelopmentOrlando Health AnesthesiologyF. Navigating Anesthesia Scope of Practice Issues amidst Provider Shortage
Natalie MalitzDirector, OperationsEye Care Surgery CenterG. Strategic Imperatives to Upstream ASC Leadership
Neil MangusSenior Director, Business DevelopmentAmbulatory Surgery Centers, Orlando HealthG. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
G. Leveraging the Strength of Physician Partnerships
Justin MarburgerRegional Surgical DirectorMaximus Plastic Surgery Center and Chrysalis Cosmetic Surgery CenterD. Cultivating Future Leaders for ASCs
Carrie MarutAdministratorMentor Surgery CenterD. Doing More With Less: New Strategies in Continuing Labor Shortages
Yelena MasonAdministratorAPEX Eye Surgery CenterA. What Hospital Service Cuts Mean for ASC Growth
Brett MaxfieldDirector, Surgical and Anesthesia ServicesMadison Avenue Surgery CenterF. Strategies to Circumnavigate the Anesthesia Shortage
Mackenzi MbaiCardiologistMinneapolis VA Health Care SystemC. 2030 Predictions for Cardiology ASCs
David McConnellMedical DirectorKearney Ambulatory Surgical CenterE. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures
Mary McDonaldEndoscopy and ASC DirectorPinnacle Endoscopy CenterD. Doing More With Less: New Strategies in Continuing Labor Shortages
Cathy McDowellPresident and Chief Executive OfficerKaren Zupko & Associates, Inc.D. Practice Smarter, Not Harder with Patient Financing Solutions Partners
John McEnroeTennis Legend, Musician, Philanthropist, Pop Culture Icon and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author(not set)A. Celebrity Keynote - John McEnroe
Manoj MehtaMedical DirectorEndoscopy Center of the North ShoreC. Navigating New GI Tech, Regulations: How to Stay Ahead
Vishal MehtaPresident and Managing PartnerFox Valley OrthopedicsD. Driving Team Success and Combating Burnout through Intentional Leadership
B. Best Cost-Cutting Measures for ASCs
Mary Meier-MathiasCompliance OfficerNorthern Ohio Surgery CenterA. How ASCs Can Approach Big Payer Challenges
Shobhit V. MinhasOrthopedic SurgeonFox Valley OrthopedicsE. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand & for How Long
Pradnya MitrooPresidentFresno Digestive HealthC. Navigating Reimbursement Challenges in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
Sumana MoolePhysician and FounderGastroenterology & Gut Health LLCC. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2026
Sophia MoradiAdministratorAvalon Surgery CenterB. New Tech Troubles: Aligning Staff on New Developments
Shyroll MorrisSenior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, East Florida DivisionAdventHealthG. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
Taif MukhdomiPhysicianPain ZeroF. How to Handle an Unstable Anesthesia Industry
Daniel MulconreyOrthopedic Spine SurgeonMidwest Orthopaedic CenterE. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands & Where it's Headed
Mahesh MulumudiCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerCardioNowA. How ASC's Fragmented Marketplace Is Changing Healthcare
Karen MurphyAdministratorFort Sutter Surgery CenterA. Building a Strong Culture: Aligning New Hires with Your ASC's Goals and Values
Rebecca MurphyVice President OperationsNorthwestern Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals and Sycamore Surgery CenterD. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Aaron MurskiManaging DirectorVMG HealthD. Essentials of Selling an ASC: From Ensuring Compliance to Maximizing Profits and FMV
Devi NampiaparampilPresident and Chief Executive OfficerMetropolis Pain MedicineG. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
A. Aligning Physicians amid Big Changes and Uncertain Times
Hari NathanAssociate Professor, Department of SurgeryUniversity of MichiganE. Tracking Trends: Key Federal and State Policy Shifts to Watch
Rick NgoFounder and General SurgeonTexas Hernia & Surgical SpecialistsA. Uplifting a Data-Informed Culture
B. Adding Impact, Keeping Autonomy: How to Safely Expand
Pierce D. NunleyDirector, Spine Institute of Louisiana; Medical DirectorSpine Center of ExcellenceA. How ASC's Fragmented Marketplace Is Changing Healthcare
Jim O'BrienDirector, Human ResourcesPortland Gastroenterology CenterD. Cultivating Culture: How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
Renee OliveiraChief Marketing OfficerNew Century Spine Outpatient Center, Integrated Medical CareB. Adding Impact, Keeping Autonomy: How to Safely Expand
Veeral M. OzaChief and Medical Director, GastroenterologyBon Secours Mercy HealthC. Essential Strategies for Thriving in the GI Landscape by 2026
R. Dawn PaineChief Executive OfficerBeckley Surgery CenterB. How ASCs Thrive & Fill Care Gaps in Small Markets
Annette PalmVice President, Perioperative ServicesOchsner Health SystemE. Tracking Trends: Key Federal and State Policy Shifts to Watch
Thomas ParentOrthopedic SurgeonLake Oconee OrthopedicsA. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes & More: Key Issues on the Horizon
Colin ParkManaging DirectorVMG HealthA. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes & More: Key Issues on the Horizon
Allen PasseralloVice President, Category Management - OrthopedicsVizientD. How Top ASCs are Delivering Superior Outcomes at Sustainable Costs
Sheel PatelAnesthesiologist and Interventional Pain SpecialistAPAC Centers for International Pain ManagementF. Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Pain Center
John PelozaOrthopedic Spine SurgeonMidwest Orthopedic and SpineG. How to Lead a Single Specialty Orthopedic ASC
Katie PiersonAdministratorGlobal Ambulatory Surgery CentersD. Doing More With Less: New Strategies in Continuing Labor Shortages
Tina PiotrowskiChief Executive OfficerCopper Ridge Surgery CenterD. Cultivating Future Leaders for ASCs
Jamey PippertSenior Manager, Ambulatory Surgery CentersKelsey-Seybold ClinicA. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASC
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
Adamina PodrazaMedical DirectorDeerpath ambulatory surgical centerB. Anesthesia in ASCs: Concepts for the Next 5 Years
Lori PowersNurse Analyst, Clinical InformtacisGI AllianceD. Cultivating Future Leaders for ASCs
William PrenticeChief Executive OfficerAmbulatory Surgery Center AssociationA. Fireside Chat - William Prentice, CEO, Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
John PrunskisMedical Director and PrincipalDxTx Pain and SpineA. Key Legislation Impacting the ASC Landscape by 2030
Owen V. PrunskisCo-Founder and Managing PartnerDxTx Pain & SpineB. New Tech Troubles: Aligning Staff on New Developments
Chetan PuranikChief Executive OfficerCenters for Pain ControlF. Forecasting the Future of Pain Management
Rob QuintonVice President, Ambulatory Surgery ServicesAdvocate HealthG. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
Faisal RahmanMember and OwnerMunster Surgery Center LLCE. ASC Marketing: What Works & What Doesn't
Sammy RamirezChief Executive OfficerBanner Cardiovascular Center - ArcadiaC. What It Takes to Run a Single Specialty Cardiology ASC
Priyantha RanaweeraMedical DirectorManhattan Specialists Center, LLCE. Consolidation Models: Exit Strategies and Growth for Physicians
Bethwel RaoreNeurosurgeonApex Spine & NeurosurgeryA. Identify the Next Big Specialty at Your ASC
Myra RayManager, Surgical ServicesFranciscan HealthcareG. Transforming Your ASC into a Talent Destination
Michael RedlerOrthopedic SurgeonConnecticut OrthopaedicsA. Digital Innovation for Patient Care & Cost Efficiency
A. The Technology Rocking ASCs
Marjorie ReiterAdministrator and Chief Executive OfficerSurgery Center of Central NJA. Uplifting a Data-Informed Culture
G. Transforming Your ASC into a Talent Destination
Melissa RiceASC AdministratorLoyola Ambulatory Surgery CenterA. What Hospital Service Cuts Mean for ASC Growth
A. Supply Strategy: How Smart ASCs are Facing Shortages
Gary RichbergDirectorBellingham Urology GroupA. Building a Strong Culture: Aligning New Hires with Your ASC's Goals and Values
Randy RobbinsPresidentValiant Anesthesia AssociatesB. How to Win With Value-based Care Today
Greg RocheChief Executive OfficerDistalmotionF. Reimagining Robotic Surgery for High-Volume Soft Tissue Cases
Leopoldo V. RodriguezAssociate Professor, AnesthesiologyMUSC HealthB. Anesthesia in ASCs: Concepts for the Next 5 Years
Adam RoggiaChief Executive OfficerSports Medicine Associates of San AntonioD. Driving Team Success and Combating Burnout through Intentional Leadership
Stephen RosenbaumChief Executive OfficerAlliance Spine and Pain CentersE. Red & Green Flags to Spot with Potential Private Equity Investors
Kelly RouvaldtSenior Director, ASC Quality and ComplianceGI AllianceD. Cultivating Future Leaders for ASCs
Claude RoysterVice President and General Manager, Health and WellnessCareCreditD. Practice Smarter, Not Harder with Patient Financing Solutions Partners
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
Nader SamiiExecutive Chairmannimble solutionsA. Celebrity Keynote - Emmitt Smith
Deanna Sasaki-AdamsChair, Department of NeurosurgeryUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesD. Driving Team Success and Combating Burnout through Intentional Leadership
Arya SatishChief Executive OfficerMoodr HealthB. Startups, Private Equity, Venture Capital and More
Amod SawardekarAssociate Division Chief and Head Perioperative OperationsPhoenix Children's HospitalF. Navigating Anesthesia Scope of Practice Issues amidst Provider Shortage
Kayla Schneeweiss-KeeneASC AdministratorMann Cataract Surgery Center and Grand Parkway Surgery CenterG. ASC Workforce of the Future: Bold Ideas & Trends
Greg SchoolerChief Operating OfficerCincinnati GI, Inc.; Cincinnati GI Anesthesia Associates, Inc.; Anderson Endoscopy Center, LLCB. Consolidation Alternatives: How to Meet Margins & Maintain Autonomy
Sam SchwagerCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerSuperDialB. Startups, Private Equity, Venture Capital and More
Niazy SelimSurgeonSelim Surgery CenterE. Small Fish, Big Pond: Preserving Autonomy in Large Markets
Jaymin ShahMedical DirectorMercy Pain CentersF. Forecasting the Future of Pain Management
Nipa ShahDirector, AnesthesiologyOrlando Health Ambulatory AnesthesiologyE. The Surgical Tech Shaping Tomorrow's ASCs
Nikhil ShettyChief Operating OfficerMidwest Interventional Spine SpecialistsB. How ASCs Thrive & Fill Care Gaps in Small Markets
Sangyoon Jason ShinRegional Ambulatory Care Medical DirectorMount Sinai Health SystemD. Bold Ideas to Lead Multigenerational Teams
Patty ShoultsCorporate Director Ambulatory Surgery, Ambulatory Surgery CentersAdventHealthE. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures
Adam ShurtzAdministratorRiverwoods Surgery Center and Timpview Surgery CenterA. 23 Hour Observation: What Works & What Doesn't
A. Aligning Physicians amid Big Changes and Uncertain Times
Jeffrey SingermanAdministratorManhattan Endoscopy CenterC. PE in GI: What to Expect by 2030
C. Navigating Reimbursement Challenges in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
Sap SinhaChief Operating OfficerAllied Digestive HealthA. How Physician Groups Can Grow without Losing Independence
Emmitt SmithPro Football Hall of Fame Running Back, Businessman and Entrepreneur(not set)A. Celebrity Keynote - Emmitt Smith
Heather SmithDirector, CardiologyAscensionC. Why Cardiology Is a Promising Specialty for ASCs
Michael SmithAssociate System Chief of Gastroenterology for Clinical Operations and Strategic PlanningThe Mount Sinai Health SystemC. Essential Strategies for Thriving in the GI Landscape by 2026
Tammy SmittleGroup Chief Executive OfficerNorthwest Hills Surgical Hospital and Stonegate Surgery CenterG. Building Your ASC into a Top Place to Work
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Brett SparkPresident and Co-FounderArorisB. Unlocking Profitability: How Data and Tech Are Redefining Payer Partnerships
Nancy StephensSenior ConsultantVMG HealthD. Essentials of Selling an ASC: From Ensuring Compliance to Maximizing Profits and FMV
Debra StinchcombSenior ConsultantVMG HealthD. Essentials of Selling an ASC: From Ensuring Compliance to Maximizing Profits and FMV
Michael StuntzBoard ChairmanMonterey Peninsula Surgery CenterE. Where ASC Consolidation Is Heading
Vijay SudheendraPresidentNarrangansett Bay AnesthesiaF. Keeping Qualified Anesthesia Providers at ASCs
Cristina TamasdanAssociate Professor, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University; Director, Pain Management, St. Vincent's Medical Center ConnecticutHartford HealthCareF. How to Handle an Unstable Anesthesia Industry
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Sapna ThomasMedical Director, North Ridgeville Endoscopy LLC; Gastroenterologist, North Ridgeville Health CenterUniversity HospitalsA. Aligning Physicians amid Big Changes and Uncertain Times
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Jessica ThurstonVice President, Client Developmentnimble solutionsB. Top Strategies to Ignite Revenue Growth
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Anthony TortolaniCardiac and Thoracic Surgeon and Professor Emeritus, Clinical Cardiothoracic SurgeryWeill Cornell Medical CollegeC. 2030 Predictions for Cardiology ASCs
Sherman TranManaging PartnerSpine Sports Surgery Center LLCD. How AI Can Alleviate Staffing Issues
LoAnn Vande LeestExecutive DirectorThe Orthopaedic Surgery CenterG. How to Lead a Single Specialty Orthopedic ASC
JoAnn M. VecchioAdministrator and Vice President Ambulatory Surgery ServicesASCof WNYA. What Hospital Service Cuts Mean for ASC Growth
Geogy VennikandamChief Operating OfficerGI Partners of IllinoisG. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
Alan WagnerPresident and FounderWagner Kapoor InstituteG. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships
Mark WainnerSenior Director, ASC Acquisition and DevelopmentCommunity Health SystemsE. Consolidation Models: Exit Strategies and Growth for Physicians
Jon WangFounder and Co-Chief Executive OfficerAssort HealthD. Next-Gen Patient Access: Voice AI for Scheduling & Triage
D. How AI Can Alleviate Staffing Issues
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Richard WhiteOrthopedic SurgeonFitzgibbons HospitalE. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands & Where it's Headed
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Marina WilliamsVice President, OperationsForefront DermatologyE. Independent ASCs: Where They Stand & for How Long
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