This Week in Surgery Centers

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If you’re in the ASC industry, then you’re in the right place. Every episode, our hosts will recap the important news and data impacting ASCs, and share an interesting conversation we had with an expert from the industry. Check back often for new episodes!


Episode Date
How One ASC Catches Thin-Margin Cases Before They're Posted
Nov 03, 2026
Why Revenue Cycle Starts Before the Date of Service
Oct 20, 2026
What It Takes to Build and Lead an ASC From the Ground Up
Sep 02, 2026
What the NO PAIN Act Means for ASCs
Aug 18, 2026
How ASCs Can Use AI to Turn Data Into Action
Aug 07, 2026
Six Emerging Trends Shaping ASC Performance
Jul 31, 2026
How ASCs Can Reduce Anesthesia Subsidy Pressure
Jun 18, 2026
What Lenders Want to See Before You Expand
May 27, 2026
Using Quality Data to Improve ASC Operations
May 05, 2026
Should You Make That Investment?
Apr 14, 2026
How ASC Sale-Leasebacks Work
Mar 17, 2026
Inside the ASC Deal Process: From LOI to Close
Mar 03, 2026
The Power Shift After CON Reform
Feb 24, 2026
Preparing for a Transaction and Valuating Your ASC
Feb 18, 2026
How Anesthesia Costs Reshape ASC Growth
Feb 12, 2026
Patient Payments: Workflow Best Practices for Maximizing Collections
Jan 13, 2026
Patient Payments: Moving from Manual to Modern
Jan 06, 2026
What to Know About CMS's 2026 Final Rule for ASCs
Dec 09, 2025
2025 Highlights: 30 Guests on One Thing You Can Do This Week
Dec 02, 2025
From Case Costing to Profit Forecasting
Nov 18, 2025
Case Costing: Creating a Clean Inventory Master
Nov 11, 2025
The 3 Case Costing Levers: Implants, Supplies & Staffing
Nov 04, 2025
Live from New York: Perspectives from a Surgeon, an ASC Leader & a Policy Expert
Oct 21, 2025
Who's on Your Schedule? Exploring Demographic Data for ASCs
Oct 14, 2025
AI in Action: Improving OR Utilization at Beverly Hills ASC
Oct 07, 2025
ASC Market Brief: Policy, People, and the Path to 2026
Sep 30, 2025
Improving the Patient Experience: Best Practices for Pre-Assessment Workflows
Sep 16, 2025
Improving the Patient Experience: Gramercy's Patient-First Culture & New York's ASC Momentum
Sep 09, 2025
Improving the Patient Experience: Clinic and ASC Communication
Aug 26, 2025
Anesthesia: Driving Surgical Volume
Aug 12, 2025
Anesthesia: Building an In-House Team
Aug 05, 2025
The CMS 2026 Proposed Payment Rule for ASCs
Jul 22, 2025
Maximizing OR Utilization in Ortho ASCs
Jul 15, 2025
The 8-Step Software Evaluation Checklist
Jul 01, 2025
Highlight Reel – 15 Tips to Improve Your Surgery Center
Jun 17, 2025
ASCA Session Recap: Advanced Financial Strategies
Jun 10, 2025
Smarter Credentialing Strategies
Jun 03, 2025
Behind the Scenes of Opening an ASC
May 20, 2025
Improving Profitability: Reducing Days in AR
May 13, 2025
Improving Profitability: Automating Claim Adjudication
May 06, 2025
A Comprehensive Look at ASC Data from 2024
Apr 29, 2025
Life Safety: What Admins Need to Know
Apr 15, 2025
Staffing: Locum, Contract, or Permanent?
Apr 08, 2025
Staffing: Building a Sustainable Culture
Apr 01, 2025
Staffing: Selecting the Best Agency
Mar 25, 2025
ASC Leader Expectations for 2025
Mar 18, 2025
Opening a New ASC: Step-by-Step Design Guide
Mar 11, 2025
QAPI Studies: A Study on GI Case Cancellations
Feb 25, 2025
QAPI Studies: What Surveyors Are Looking For
Feb 18, 2025
QAPI Studies: Finding New Ideas
Feb 11, 2025
Payor Contracts: Chargemaster Essentials
Jan 28, 2025
Highlight Reel – 20 Tips to Improve Your Surgery Center
Jan 21, 2025
Payor Contracts: Leveraging Data for Negotiations
Jan 14, 2025
Payor Contracts: 6 Essentials for Effective Management
Jan 07, 2025
Kara Newbury – Acting on CMS' 2025 Final Payment Rule
Dec 17, 2024
Mel Gunawardena – What an Experienced RCM Expert Needs to Know
Dec 10, 2024
Joan Dentler – The Latest ASC Market Trends from Hospital Leaders
Dec 03, 2024
Align Health – Opening a Cardiovascular ASC
Nov 26, 2024
Matt Lau – Annual Budget Planning: 4-Step Process
Nov 19, 2024
Annual Budget Planning: Knowing Your Audience
Nov 12, 2024
Marie Yarborough – Improving Patient Collections: Proven Strategies
Oct 29, 2024
Erica Palmer – Improving Patient Collections: Post-Date of Service
Oct 22, 2024
Sayword Hill – Improving Patient Collections: Mastering Eligibility
Oct 15, 2024
13 Benchmarks + 5 Trends for ASCs: Insights from the 2024 State of the Industry Report
Oct 09, 2024
Mike Ferguson – Evaluating Ownership Options: Navigating Both Management Group and Hospital Ownership
Sep 24, 2024
Jeff Peo – Evaluating Ownership Options: Selling a Minority Stake
Sep 17, 2024
James Calligan – Evaluating Ownership Options: A Deep Dive into MSOs
Sep 10, 2024
Janet Carlson – Optimizing the Physician Experience: Communication and Collaboration
Aug 27, 2024
Lindsay Schulte – Optimizing the Physician Experience: Aligning with Physician Preferences
Aug 20, 2024
Dr. Justo – Optimizing the Physician Experience: Learning New Procedures
Aug 13, 2024
Gregory DeConciliis – Expanding Your ASC: From Concept to Completion
Jul 30, 2024
Bruce Johnstone – Expanding Your ASC: Adding an OR
Jul 23, 2024
Michael McClain – Expanding Your ASC: Bringing on New Surgeons + Specialties
Jul 16, 2024
Highlight Reel – What is one thing you can do this week to improve your surgery center?
Jul 09, 2024
Dr. Joseph Puma – Capitalizing on the Cardiology Boom: Dispelling Safety Myths
Jun 25, 2024
Kristin Truesdell – Capitalizing on the Cardiology Boom: Maximizing Revenue
Jun 18, 2024
Kristen Richards – Capitalizing on the Cardiology Boom: Key Considerations Before Adding Procedures
Jun 11, 2024
Amy Ishmael – Maximizing OR Utilization Through Block Time Optimization
Jun 04, 2024
Janet Carlson – 6 Tips for Improving OR Utilization
May 28, 2024
Alex Taira – The Impact of the FTC's Ban on Noncompete Agreements
May 21, 2024
Alex Yampolsky – Stopping Drug Diversion at Your ASC
May 07, 2024
Tina Piotrowski – Q+A: How to Prepare for and Navigate Board-Level Conversations
Apr 30, 2024
Kate Perlstrom – An Essential Guide to Quarterly Board Meeting Agendas
Apr 16, 2024
Benita Tapia – Simplifying Board Meetings with a Financial Committee
Apr 09, 2024
Monica Daniel – Choosing the Best Option: Opening an ASC, OBL, or Hybrid-Facility
Apr 02, 2024
Highlight Reel – What is one thing you can do this week to improve your surgery center?
Mar 26, 2024
Scott Bacon – Successfully Converting HOPDs to ASCs
Mar 12, 2024
Maura Cash – Proactively Improving Your OAS-CAHPS Results
Mar 05, 2024
John Brock – The Blueprint for Building an ASC Management Group
Feb 27, 2024
David Thawley – How Proactive Operations Will Change Everything for Your ASC
Feb 21, 2024
Nine News Stories Shaping the ASC Industry
Feb 13, 2024
Kathy Wilson – Accurately Tracking & Reporting on the "Wrong Site" Measure
Feb 06, 2024
Marsha Diamond – Using AI to Reduce Denials
Jan 23, 2024
BJ DiMartini – The Intersection of Outpatient Surgery & Medical Tourism
Jan 18, 2024
Highlight Reel – What is one thing you can do this week to improve your surgery center?
Jan 09, 2024
Nader Samii – Preparing for Quarterly Board Meetings
Dec 19, 2023
Hilary Sondik – Key RCM Reports to Track in 2024
Dec 12, 2023
Kara Newbury – Acting on CMS' 2024 Final Payment Rule
Dec 05, 2023
Joan Dentler – The Latest ASC Market Trends from Hospital Leaders
Nov 21, 2023
Mike Tompkins – The Magic of Automatic Payment Posting
Nov 14, 2023
Katie Sypher – Thinking Outside the ASC Walls: Optimizing Clinical Operations
Nov 07, 2023
Will Evans – 10 Clinical & Financial Industry Benchmarks to Know from the State of the Industry Report
Oct 31, 2023
Austin Cheng – From the OR to DC: An ASC Leader's Journey into Congressional Candidacy
Oct 17, 2023
Greg DeConciliis – Opening an ASC: Continuous Improvement
Oct 10, 2023
James McClung – Opening an ASC: 30 Days from Your First Patient
Oct 03, 2023
Wil Schlaff – Opening an ASC: Business Preparation
Sep 26, 2023
Andy Berg – Opening an ASC: Finding Your Dream Team
Sep 19, 2023
Gregory DeConciliis – Opening an ASC: Clinical Preparation
Sep 13, 2023
Beata Canby – Opening an ASC: Managing the Regulatory and Certification Process
Sep 05, 2023
Dawn Pfeiffer – Ask the Expert: Best Practices for Opening a New Surgery Center
Aug 29, 2023
Michael McClain – Opening an ASC: Navigating Payer Contracts
Aug 22, 2023
Wil Schlaff – Opening an ASC: Conducting a Comprehensive Feasibility Assessment
Aug 15, 2023
Navigating Changes in the CMS 2024 Proposed Payment Rule for ASCs
Aug 08, 2023
Dr. Grunch – Using Social Media to Influence Your Bottom Line
Aug 01, 2023
Gavin Fabian – The Case Profitability Conundrum
Jul 24, 2023
Maura Cash – The ASC Industry's Role in Reducing the Disparity of Care
Jul 11, 2023
Highlight Reel – What is one thing you can do to improve your Surgery Center?
Jun 27, 2023
Erica Palmer – 10 News Stories Shaping the ASC Industry
Jun 20, 2023
Erik Sunset – Three ASC Problems That Technology Solves
Jun 14, 2023
Becky Ziegler-Otis – ASCA 2023 Recap: Topics, Trends, and News
Jun 06, 2023
Blake Peart - How to Know When It Is Time to Consider a Strategic Partner
May 30, 2023
Maura Cash - Policy & Procedure Changes After Implementing an EHR
May 09, 2023
Matt Kraemer - Should Your ASC Accept Every Case?
May 02, 2023
Angela Mattioda - Ensuring Profitability by Verifying Eligibility
Apr 25, 2023
Michael Powers - The Power of Interoperability & Technology
Apr 18, 2023
Joan Dentler - What to Know If You're Considering a Hospital/Physician ASC Joint Venture
Apr 11, 2023
Hal Nelson - Revenue Optimization Strategies for Anesthesia Providers
Apr 05, 2023
Highlight Reel - What is one thing you can do to improve your Surgery Center?
Mar 29, 2023
Jeff Lawrence - Why Data is a Strategic Imperative
Mar 22, 2023
Jim Stilley - How Medical Assistants Can Help with Staffing Issues & Reduce Spend
Mar 14, 2023
Tara Gillon - Importance of Performing an Annual Chargemaster Analysis
Feb 28, 2023
Marie Yarborough - Top 5 KPIs all ASCs Should be Tracking
Feb 21, 2023
Lisa Rock - Rev Cycle Trends for 2023
Feb 14, 2023
Debra Stinchcomb - Common Deficiencies Found in a Patient Tracer Exercise
Feb 07, 2023
LIVE! Four Stories from Real People Changing the Industry | This Week in Surgery Centers
Jan 31, 2023
Dr. Kenjarski - Optimizing Case Scheduling for All Stakeholders
Jan 24, 2023
Gwen Donithan - Benchmarking to Improve Care & Your Bottom Line
Jan 10, 2023
Kara Newbury - Acting on CMS' 2023 Final Medicare Rule
Jan 03, 2023
2022 Highlight Reel - What is one thing you can do to improve your Surgery Center?
Dec 27, 2022
Adam Hornback - Real Ways to Reduce Waste & Increase Recycling
Dec 20, 2022
Eliza Alberto-Widdowson - Bridging the Gap with Nursing Informatics
Dec 13, 2022
Kayla Schneeweiss-Keene - Using Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes
Dec 06, 2022
James McClung - Performing an Effective Mock Survey
Nov 29, 2022
Dallas Freyer - Four Tips to Improve Staff Satisfaction
Nov 22, 2022
Tim Burney - Understanding & Negotiating Implant Costs
Nov 15, 2022
Ken Bulow - Getting Your Claim Paid After the Bill Goes Out
Nov 08, 2022
Amy Jones - Best Practices for Managing Your Medication Room
Nov 01, 2022
Beth LaBouyer - From Nurse to Admin: Succeeding in Business
Oct 25, 2022
Bill Hazen - How Marketing Your ASC Improves Revenue
Oct 18, 2022
Alex Taira - The No Surprises Act: Looking Ahead to 2023
Oct 11, 2022
Austin Cheng - Lowering the Cost of Care
Oct 04, 2022
Welcome to This Week in Surgery Centers
Sep 16, 2022