Whatever the case

In episode 4, we're joined by Kyle Anderson, VP of Finance and ASC at Ortho Rhode Island. Kyle discusses the operational decisions that turn your vision into reality and lay the foundation for future success. We discuss capital equipment strategies, the role of clinical directors, anesthesia solutions, accreditation processes, and early engagement with payers. The conversation highlights the need for integration and project management to ensure a successful launch and long-term growth of the surgery center.

In this episode of "Whatever the Case," we explore how early OR design and technology decisions can shape the success of an ASC. Industry expert Marty Rosenberg shares insights on stakeholder involvement, modern OR sizing, and the essential role of sterile processing and storage; offering strategies to future-proof your facility for long-term growth and efficiency.

Dr. Arthur Valadie, orthopedic surgeon and president of Coastal Orthopedics in Bradenton, FL, joins Whatever the Case to discuss the first phase of the new build process: Concept Generation. In this episode, he explores key activities such as selecting the right partners, crafting a data-driven business plan, and establishing the groundwork for a successful project.

Kyle Anderson, Vice President of Finance and ASC at Ortho Rhode Island, joins the Whatever the Case podcast to help us unveil our New Build Playbook. This interactive guide, developed in collaboration with surgeon owners and administrators, along with Stryker’s extensive experience partnering on over 400 centers, aims to simplify the intricate process of a new ASC project. The playbook systematically outlines milestones and key considerations throughout the journey. In this inaugural episode of the season, Kyle provides an overview of each phase, paving the way for future episodes that will delve into each phase in greater detail.

During Women's History Month, bariatric surgeon and entrepreneur, Dr. Betsy Dovec, joins Whatever the case to discuss the topics of obesity and GLP-1's, bariatric surgery in the ASC setting, her ASC project that's underway, and the creation of her innovative brand, Body by Bariatrics, her vehicle for expanding access to high quality, whole patient bariatric care.

Founder and CEO of LeftCoast Healthcare Advisors, Michael McClain, joins Whatever the case to discuss their ASC wellness checkup series, and what ASCs should consider to ensure financial health and future health of their organizations.

Past Ambulatory Surgery Center Association President and CEO of Mississippi Valley Health, Michael Patterson, joins 'Whatever the case' to help us put a bow on 2023, and shares his outlook on what's ahead for ASCs in 2024.

Kyle Anderson, Vice President of Finance and ASC at Orthopedics Rhode Island, joins us to discuss the intersection of finance and operations to achieve balance, profitability and efficiency within their ASC.

CEO of the Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Becky Farmer, joins the Whatever the Case podcast to share her groups journey and lessons learned planning, building and relocating into their new state-of-the-art ASC earlier this year that was built with growth and the future in mind.

Orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Jason Snibbe, joins the 'Whatever the Case' podcast to talk about his story as a physician and entrepreneur, how he keeps an elevated patient experience at the center of everything he does, and why maintaining his independence as a physician motivates and excites him for the future.

Dr. Scott Schoifet explains his approach to outpatient surgery, shares his unique analogy of tuning up a patient, like tuning up a car, before knee replacement and how technology such as robotics have enabled him to be successful in the ASC.

Hear Dr. James Sanfilippo's perspective on how he knew he was ready to bring spine cases to the ASC and how he ensures he's selected the right case, right patient and right site of care.

Hear from Dr. Joshua Greene, an ENT and ASC owner, as he shares his perspectives on learning about ASC ownership as a newly practicing physician, how he navigated the decision to become an owner and how he ensured he was a desirable physician to partner with.

Dr. Alyssa Hamman explores anesthesia in the ASC, including current challenges, various anesthesia coverage models, equipment and education needed for staff, and how anesthesiologists are positioned to provide safe, high-quality care within this setting.

Listen as host Lauren Klauer and guest Dr. Krupa Patel (DPM, FACFAS) take a closer look at the impact partner selection has on ASC operations, profitability and the overall culture of the center.

Host Dana McKinniss explores higher acuity case migration to the ASC with guest Dr. Michael Ast, a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who has been performing higher acuity cases in the outpatient setting for over a decade. Dr. Ast discusses clinical and operational processes that should be in place to ensure a successful migration of higher acuity cases to the ASC.