This Week in Surgery Centers
Episodes
Michael McClain – Opening an ASC: Navigating Payer Contracts
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we sat down with Wil Schlaff to talk about how to conduct a feasibility assessment for your new surgery center. As a continuation of th...
Wil Schlaff – Opening an ASC: Conducting a Comprehensive Feasibility Assessment
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wil Schlaff is no stranger to the process of opening up a new surgery center. As an ASC Development and Operations Specialist, he has worked on many n...
Navigating Changes in the CMS 2024 Proposed Payment Rule for ASCs
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we are deviating from our regular guest discussions and stories to exclusively dive into the CMS 2024 Proposed Payment Rule. M...
Dr. Grunch – Using Social Media to Influence Your Bottom Line
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Betsy Grunch is a highly talented board-certified neurosurgeon based in Georgia, and if that isn’t impressive enough, she also happens to be a s...
Gavin Fabian – The Case Profitability Conundrum
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surgery centers often struggle to predict if a case will be profitable before taking it on, especially with complex and high-acuity cases. Gavin Fabia...
Maura Cash – The ASC Industry's Role in Reducing the Disparity of Care
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maura Cash is the VP of Clinical Strategies here at HST Pathways, and she is here today to talk to us about the ASC industry’s role in reducing the ...
Highlight Reel – What is one thing you can do to improve your Surgery Center?
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️Over the last three months, we have had seven amazing ASC leaders on our podcast. At the end of every discussion, we always ask them, "Wh...
Erica Palmer – 10 News Stories Shaping the ASC Industry
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we reach the midpoint of 2023, it's the perfect time for us to reflect on the year so far and anticipate what lies ahead in the second half. In thi...
Erik Sunset – Three ASC Problems That Technology Solves
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Sunset, the VP of Marketing at DocBuddy, joins the show today to discuss how technology can effectively address the financial and operational cha...
Becky Ziegler-Otis – ASCA 2023 Recap: Topics, Trends, and News
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Annual ASCA Conference took place May 17-20th, 2023, bringing together 1,200+ ASC experts, professionals, and vendors from around the country. Ove...
Blake Peart - How to Know When It Is Time to Consider a Strategic Partner
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to strategic partnerships, surgery centers have many options to choose from, but timing is everything. Blake Peart is the Managing Direc...
Maura Cash - Policy & Procedure Changes After Implementing an EHR
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to implementing an EMR, there are a lot of steps to consider. One often overlooked step is updating your Policies & Procedures. Maur...
Matt Kraemer - Should Your ASC Accept Every Case?
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should your surgery center accept every case that it can? Or should you be more selective? Matt Kraemer is the Administrator of Northern Arizona Healt...
Angela Mattioda - Ensuring Profitability by Verifying Eligibility
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Mattioda is the Senior Vice President of RCM Solutions at Surgical Notes, and we caught up with her to talk about the role of eligibility verif...
Michael Powers - The Power of Interoperability & Technology
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the concept of interoperability used all the time, but what does it truly mean and look like in practice? Michael Powers is the Administ...
Joan Dentler - What to Know If You're Considering a Hospital/Physician ASC Joint Venture
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are considering a hospital/physician ASC joint venture or are just curious about learning more about what a relationship could look like, then ...
Hal Nelson - Revenue Optimization Strategies for Anesthesia Providers
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hal Nelson is the Vice President of Anesthesia Services at MSN Healthcare Solutions and he joins us this week to share five Revenue Optimization Strat...
Highlight Reel - What is one thing you can do to improve your Surgery Center?
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last three months, we have had 9 amazing ASC leaders on our podcast. At the end of every discussion, we always ask them, “What is one thing...
Jeff Lawrence - Why Data is a Strategic Imperative
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data can be leveraged to identify savings opportunities, and Jeff Lawrence, Envi's VP of Business Development, is on the podcast this week to tell us ...
Jim Stilley - How Medical Assistants Can Help with Staffing Issues & Reduce Spend
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost every surgery center is struggling with two issues right now – staffing shortages and rising costs. By hiring Medical Assistants, you might b...
Tara Gillon - Importance of Performing an Annual Chargemaster Analysis
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you reviewed your chargemaster? If you're not performing an analysis on an annual basis, you are likely underbilling and leavin...
Marie Yarborough - Top 5 KPIs all ASCs Should be Tracking
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Yarborough is the Admin of Skyway Surgery Center, and she is here today to talk to us about the Top Five KPIs all ASCs Should be Tracking. There...
Lisa Rock - Rev Cycle Trends for 2023
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's dive into Revenue Cycle Trends! Lisa Rock is the President of National Medical Billing Services, and she's here today to talk about what we can ...
Debra Stinchcomb - Common Deficiencies Found in a Patient Tracer Exercise
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Debra Stinchcomb is a Senior Consultant for Progressive Surgical Solutions, and she's joining us today to talk about common deficiencies she typically...
LIVE! Four Stories from Real People Changing the Industry | This Week in Surgery Centers
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, HST Pathways held our first live podcast event! We were joined by four ASC leaders who joined our panel to discuss 2023 trends and the four...
Dr. Kenjarski - Optimizing Case Scheduling for All Stakeholders
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Kenjarski is the Founder & Managing Partner of Noble Anesthesia Partners, and we are so excited to sit down with him as he is the first an...
Gwen Donithan - Benchmarking to Improve Care & Your Bottom Line
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gwen Donithan is the Clinical Director at Roanoke Valley Center for Sight, and she’s here to share how ASCs can use Benchmarking to Improve Care &am...
Kara Newbury - Acting on CMS' 2023 Final Medicare Rule
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially 2023! Kara Newbury, ASCA’s Director of Government Affairs and Regulatory Counsel, is here today to share what ASCs need to do to sta...
2022 Highlight Reel - What is one thing you can do to improve your Surgery Center?
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last three months, we have had 12 exceptional ASC leaders on our podcast. At the end of every discussion, we always ask them, “What is one ...
Adam Hornback - Real Ways to Reduce Waste & Increase Recycling
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Hornback is the Administrator at the North Texas Team Care Surgery Center. He is here to talk to us about a topic we have not covered yet – Rea...
Eliza Alberto-Widdowson - Bridging the Gap with Nursing Informatics
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eliza Alberto-Widdowson is the Director of Nursing at Mann Cataract Surgery Center, and she is here to talk to us about Bridging the Gap with Nursing ...
Kayla Schneeweiss-Keene - Using Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla Schneeweiss-Keene is the administrator at Mann Cataract Surgery Center, and she's here to talk to us about how to use technology to improve pati...
James McClung - Performing an Effective Mock Survey
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A surveyor shows up in your lobby, unannounced, with the clipboard in hand, ready to evaluate your surgery center. Are you ready? James McClung, an AS...
Dallas Freyer - Four Tips to Improve Staff Satisfaction
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Staffing has stolen the show as the primary concern for ASCs right now. Dallas Freyer is the admin at Corpus Christi Outpatient Surgery and also the P...
Tim Burney - Understanding & Negotiating Implant Costs
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Burney is the Founder & CEO of Advantien, and he's here to talk to us about how ASCs can better understand and negotiate fair implant costs. I...
Ken Bulow - Getting Your Claim Paid After the Bill Goes Out
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Collecting payment from patients can be tedious and challenging, especially after their surgery is complete. We’re joined today by Ken Bulow, EVP of...
Amy Jones - Best Practices for Managing Your Medication Room
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Managing a medication room in a surgery center can be super complicated. From vendor selection to national drug shortages to supply chain issues to dr...
Beth LaBouyer - From Nurse to Admin: Succeeding in Business
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beth LaBouyer - From Nurse to Admin: Succeeding in BusinessEpisode Notes:You know how to run an OR, but how about running an ASC? In our world, it's c...
Bill Hazen - How Marketing Your ASC Improves Revenue
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to start marketing your ASC?! Our host Nick Latz sits down with Bill Hazen, the Admin/CEO at Surgery Center at Pelham, who uses differen...
Alex Taira - The No Surprises Act: Looking Ahead to 2023
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, our host Raphael Akinsipe chatted with Alex Taira, ASCA's Regulatory Policy and Research Manager about what ASCs can likely ex...
Austin Cheng - Lowering the Cost of Care
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For our first episode, we sat down with Austin Cheng, CEO of Gramercy Surgery Center, to chat about how ASCs can help lower the cost of healthcare. In...
Welcome to This Week in Surgery Centers
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this Week in Surgery Centers! Every week, our hosts will recap the latest news impacting ASCs and share an interesting conversation we had ...