Name
03. The ASC Workforce Crisis: Bold Solutions and Next Steps
Date & Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Speakers
Lisa Cooper, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Santa Cruz Surgery Center
Scott Kulstad, Chief Executive Officer, St. Paul Eye Clinic
Francine Norman, RN, MBA, Director, Operations, DxTx Pain & Spine
Alan Wagner, MD, President and Founder, Wagner Kapoor Institute
Scott Kulstad, Chief Executive Officer, St. Paul Eye Clinic
Francine Norman, RN, MBA, Director, Operations, DxTx Pain & Spine
Alan Wagner, MD, President and Founder, Wagner Kapoor Institute
Description
Staffing shortages are one of the most pressing challenges facing ASCs today. This panel explores bold solutions to the ASC workforce crisis, from innovative staffing models and flexible scheduling to training pipelines and culture strategies. Leaders discuss practical next steps to stabilize teams, protect growth, and sustain high-quality care.
Session Type
Panel