Name
06. Anesthesia in ASCs: Concepts for the Next 5 Years
Date & Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 9:45 AM - 10:25 AM
Speakers
Kayla Carey, Chief Operating Officer, Ambulatory Anesthesia Care
Jessica Lam, PhD, Practice Manager, Pacific Coast Anesthesia
Brett Maxfield, MS, CRNA, Director, Surgical and Anesthesia Services, Madison Avenue Surgery Center
Greg Schooler, BA, MS, Chief Operating Officer, Cincinnati GI, Inc., Cincinnati GI Anesthesia Associates, Inc. and Anderson Endoscopy Center, LLC
Vijay Sudheendra, MD, President, Narrangansett Bay Anesthesia
Jessica Lam, PhD, Practice Manager, Pacific Coast Anesthesia
Brett Maxfield, MS, CRNA, Director, Surgical and Anesthesia Services, Madison Avenue Surgery Center
Greg Schooler, BA, MS, Chief Operating Officer, Cincinnati GI, Inc., Cincinnati GI Anesthesia Associates, Inc. and Anderson Endoscopy Center, LLC
Vijay Sudheendra, MD, President, Narrangansett Bay Anesthesia
Description
Anesthesia models in ASCs are evolving rapidly under workforce shortages and financial pressure. This panel explores concepts shaping the next five years, including staffing strategies, care team redesign, compensation models, and technology support. Leaders discuss how ASCs can ensure coverage, control costs, and maintain quality as demand continues to grow.
Session Type
Panel