Leading Change in Ambulatory Surgery with Tammy Smittle of Stonegate Surgery Center

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Earl Kilbride, Orthopedic Surgeon, Austin Orthopedic Institute. He discusses workforce retention through culture-building, the growth and permanence of ASCs, and how his team forms direct partnerships with employers while exploring high-acuity cases and innovative procedures like peripheral neuromodulation.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Lee Anne Carlisle, Medical Director of UMA Anesthesia, University Health Systems. She shares how her team tackled anesthesia shortages through a CRNA-focused staffing model, improved patient throughput and pain management, and enhanced efficiency with regional anesthesia programs.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Jack Dillon, CEO, Anesthesia Practice Consultants. He discusses anesthesia staffing challenges, evolving surgical schedules, and how outpatient growth and cross-specialty technologies are shaping the future of care delivery.

This episode features Elaine Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, and Jessica Thurston, Vice President of Client Development at nimble solutions. They share how ambulatory surgery centers can improve revenue integrity through stronger documentation, analytics, and strategic payer and technology partnerships.This episode is sponsored by nimble solutions.

In this episode, Tammy Smittle, CEO of Stonegate Surgery Center, discusses the shift of higher acuity procedures to ASCs, direct partnerships with employers, and rising hospital investment in outpatient settings. She also highlights upcoming regulatory changes and her balanced approach to growth through physician recruitment, innovation, and strong internal relationships.

In this episode, Jennifer Friend, Chief Executive Officer and Owner at Friend Surgical Solutions, shares insights on key trends in ambulatory surgery centers including shifting procedure sites, AI-driven efficiencies and private equity’s evolving role. She also discusses the financial realities facing ASCs and offers strategies for sustainable growth and care access in both urban and rural settings.

In this episode, Michael Gale, Administrative Director at Sentara Obici Ambulatory Surgical Center shares insights on the migration of higher acuity cases to ASCs, obstacles posed by certificate of need laws, and the importance of tailored patient care in today’s evolving ambulatory landscape.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Joseph Lamplot, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist, Endeavor Health Orthopaedic & Spine Institute. Dr. Lamplot discusses consolidation in health systems, how his organization is navigating staffing pressures, the shift toward outpatient care, and the impact of AI and digital tools on efficiency and patient engagement.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Izzy Lieberman, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Texas Back Institute. Dr. Lieberman discusses the evolving role of spine care, challenges with social media in surgery, workforce trends, and the promise of data and AI in improving outcomes for patients.

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Nikhil Shetty, COO of Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists. Dr. Shetty shares insights on the shift to outpatient care, staffing strategies, the expanding role of ASCs, and the promise of AI in streamlining clinical and administrative workflows.