The ASC Boom and Direct Contracting Disruption in Healthcare with Alan Condon

In this episode, Kemar E. Green, DO, FANA - Rare & Complex Disease Neurologist, Neuro-Ophthalmologist, Oto-Neurologist, Founder & CEO, NeuroAgent AI, Inc., HazyEyes, Inc., Affiliate Faculty, JHU Data Science & AI Institute, Former Assistant Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University, discusses how AI, synthetic data, and intelligent systems are transforming neurology care and addressing physician shortages. He shares his vision for continuous, personalized care models and offers advice on building impactful, future-focused careers at the intersection of medicine and technology.

In this episode,  Dr. Joseph G. Rogers, Director of The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, discusses groundbreaking innovations in heart failure treatment, artificial heart technology, and gene therapy. He also shares insights on leadership, the future of cardiovascular care, and the importance of prevention in improving long-term patient outcomes.

In this episode, Eric Tower, Healthcare Corporate Transactions Partner, Blank Rome LLP, shares insights on the rapid shift toward ambulatory care, emerging partnerships, and evolving payment models. He also reflects on his career journey and offers advice on adapting to change and building a thoughtful, experience driven approach to healthcare leadership.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Sandra Nichols, Chief Executive Officer, Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Centers, discussing how aligning talent to the right roles, embracing flexibility, and building collaborative care teams are driving growth and expanding access to behavioral health services.In collaboration with Insight Global.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Theresa McDonnell, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, Duke University Health System, discussing the shift to integrated virtual care models, team-based nursing, and technology-driven strategies to reduce burnout and improve patient and staff outcomes.In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, breaks down the rapid expansion of ambulatory surgery centers and how major systems like Tenet are reshaping their strategies around outpatient care. He also explores the growing push toward direct contracting models and what they could mean for pricing transparency and the future of healthcare payments.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Dr. Stephen Master, MD, PhD, Vice Chair for Innovation, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Director, CHOP Center for Diagnostic Innovation, CHOP, Dr. Deborah Boles, PhD, Vice President, Research & Development, Labcorp, & Dr. Mindy Nye, PhD, MT (ASCP), D (ABMM), Vice President, Labcorp Diagnostics, Labcorp, who discuss how collaboration is accelerating diagnostic innovation and expanding access to pediatric care. They explore how shared infrastructure, aligned missions, and co-development models enable scalable, high-impact solutions for patients.This episode is sponsored by Labcorp.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Jared Steele, Managing Principal, Simpliphy. He discusses the growing complexity of provider compensation, strategies to ensure accurate and timely payments, and how strong operational infrastructure supports provider satisfaction and organizational performance.This episode is sponsored by Simpliphy.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, shares key themes from the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting, including how AI is reshaping clinical care, operations, and the revenue cycle. She also discusses mounting reimbursement pressures and how health systems are exploring wellness, virtual care, and new revenue strategies to stay resilient.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Robert Chestnut, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, LMH Health, discussing clinic transformation, the importance of prioritization and people-focused leadership, and strategies to grow and sustain the healthcare workforce in a changing environment.In collaboration with Insight Global.