Tricia Wollam, CASC Administrator, Alliance Surgery Center

On this episode, Randy Robbins, MD, President of Valiant Anesthesia Associates, joins the podcast to discuss the effects of COVID on anesthesia, the importance of quality of care, and fostering strong physician engagement.

On this episode, Joey Seliski, Director of Digital Health Strategy and Operations at Allegheny Health Network, joins the podcast to discuss workplace shortages and burnout, growth and adding value through digital initiatives, and preparing for rapid change in healthcare technology.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the top healthcare developments of the week, including CMS rate updates, financial trends across health systems, hiring freezes, job cuts, and more.

On this episode, Kyle Benoit, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Bayhealth joins the podcast to discuss challenges around access and cost of care, strategies for optimizing the organization’s technology footprint, and navigating Medicaid cuts. He also shares insights on expanding and improving the ambulatory care footprint while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes.

On this episode, Matthew Cantonis, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of USF Tampa General Physicians joins the podcast to discuss how leadership culture drives improvements in patient access. He highlights the role of agentic communication in reducing manual touchpoints, the importance of data transparency in decision-making, and how academic expansion will shape the future of access across the system.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Patrick Garman, Executive Administrator, Spartan Health Surgicenter. He discusses key forces driving ASC growth, the evolving role of technology, and how physician-led decision making shapes effective partnerships and long-term sustainability.

 In this episode, Dr. Allyson Brooks, the Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair of the Hoag Women’s Health Institute, discusses how Hoag is transforming menopause care through multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and community engagement. She shares how the FDA’s recent hormone therapy update and women’s growing advocacy are reshaping the future of midlife health.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Tricia Wollam, CASC Administrator, Alliance Surgery Center. She shares insights on the key trends driving ASC market growth, the impact of higher acuity procedures, and how technologies like EHRs are transforming efficiency and care coordination.

In this episode, Dr. Saria Saccocio, Chief Medical Officer at Essence Healthcare, explains how strong provider partnerships, real time data, and a member centered approach drive the plan’s four and a half star performance. She also shares how addressing social needs and listening closely to members shapes future benefit design and care delivery.

In this episode, Steve Tringale, President of Mass General Brigham Health Plan, shares how the organization is expanding its product portfolio, entering the dual eligible market, and investing in integrated digital care management to better support members across all stages of life.