Strategic Partnerships in Healthcare and What Every Private Practice Leader Should Know

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Waleed Nasr, Co-founder and CEO, Medely. He discusses how AI and workforce orchestration are transforming healthcare staffing, helping ASCs and hospitals optimize scheduling, improve retention, and deliver better patient care.This episode is sponsored by Medely.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Andy Colbert, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler. He shares key strategies for physician groups evaluating partnerships, including how to align culture, strengthen leadership, and prepare their organization for sustainable growth and long-term success.This episode is sponsored by Ziegler.

 In this episode, Michelle Huntsman, Partner at Holland and Knight, discusses how ambulatory surgery centers can adapt to state and federal regulatory changes. She shares insights on bridging reimbursement gaps, managing staffing challenges, and advancing access to affordable outpatient care.This episode is sponsored by Holland & Knight.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Todd Currier, CASC, CPA, FACMPE, CEO/Administrator at Bend Surgery Center. He discusses the rapid evolution of the ASC industry, the impact of AI and robotics on operations, and the importance of leadership engagement and advocacy to sustain growth and quality care.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Carrie Marut, Administrator, Mentor Surgery Center. She shares insights on patient-driven ASC growth, the benefits of EHR adoption, and the importance of collaboration with hospitals and vendors to improve efficiency and patient experience.

In this episode, Leslie Jebson, Administrator of the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Network at Prisma Health, shares insights on sustainable growth, AI integration in scheduling and administrative workflows, the future of ambulatory care, and more.

In this episode, Patrick Magallanes, President and CEO of Steindler Orthopedics, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s history, the launch of its new ASC, and how strategic partnerships and a focus on patient experience are shaping its future growth.Learn more about shaping the future of your ASC here: http://bit.ly/4qdWN0g

In this episode, Kelly Williby of McKesson Medical-Surgical and Jeff Gerstner of DinamicOR join the podcast to discuss how technology and strong partnerships are streamlining OR workflows, improving safety, and helping surgery centers overcome staffing and efficiency challenges.This episode is sponsored by McKesson Medical-Surgical.

In this episode, Saad Ehtisham, DHA, FACHE, President and CEO of Atlantic Health, joins the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast to share his journey from bedside nurse to system leader. He discusses the organization’s focus on workforce development, population health, research, and creating a culture that empowers teams to thrive while driving quality and innovation.

In this episode, Dr. Asif Ilyas, Orthopaedic Surgeon and President of the Rothman Opioid Foundation, shares strategies to reduce opioid reliance while ensuring effective pain management. He discusses multimodal approaches, patient education, and the ongoing challenges of fentanyl and overdose deaths.