Becker’s Healthcare -- Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast
Becker's Healthcare
Show overview
Becker’s Healthcare -- Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 305 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 8 min and 15 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 188 episodes published. Published by Becker's Healthcare.
From the publisher
The Becker's Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast is devoted to the business leaders, owners and administrators of ambulatory surgery centers. New 15-minute episodes are released bi-weekly containing industry news, analysis and thought leadership from influ
Latest Episodes
View all 305 episodesAntonia F. Chen, MD Chair and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern & R. Michael Meneghini, MD, CEO and Founder of the Indiana Orthopedic Institute
Advancing Multidisciplinary Spine Care and Innovation with Edward J. Dohring, M.D.
Aqib Zehri, MD, Neurosurgeon at The Oregon Clinic
Cory Calendine, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee
Leo Spector, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and CEO of OrthoCarolina
Dr. Bradley Lamm, DPM, Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Center and Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship at the Paley Institute
In this episode, Dr. Bradley Lamm, DPM, Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Center and Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship at the Paley Institute, joins the podcast to discuss groundbreaking advancements in foot and ankle surgery. He highlights the world’s first patient-specific 3D-printed procedure, explores MedCad treatment options, and shares how these innovations are driving more advanced healing and improved patient outcomes.
Scaling Outpatient Imaging: Lessons in Access, Workforce and Advocacy
In this episode, Wake Radiology’s President and Managing Partner Brent Townsend, MD and COO Parul Galloway discuss practical strategies to help mitigate patient access, workforce and other common challenges to successfully scale outpatient imaging. Together with Jason Weshler, VP of Outpatient Solutions at Siemens Healthineers, they explore how digitalization and AI-based tools, operational innovations, and advocacy efforts are shaping the future of patient-centered radiology care.This episode is sponsored by Siemens Healthineers.
Samir Mehta, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Service and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania
In this episode, Samir Mehta, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Service and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of trauma care and how machine learning and AI are shaping the future of the field. He also shares practical advice for emerging leaders looking to grow and lead in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
Innovations in Bone Healing & How Science is Shaping the Future of Regeneration
In this episode, Dr. James Ryaby, PhD, Principal Scientific Advisor at Orthofix, shares insights from more than 30 years at the forefront of bone healing innovation. He discusses the science behind PEMF and ultrasound therapies, the clinical trials that validated these technologies, and where the future of regenerative bone healing may be headed.This episode is sponsored by Orthofix.
AI in Spine Surgery: Preserving Clinical Judgment in a Data-Driven Era
In this episode, Morgan P. Lorio, MD, FACS, Past President, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS), discusses the growing role of AI in spine care and its impact on clinical decision-making, policy, and medical knowledge. He highlights the importance of physician-led governance to ensure technology enhances rather than erodes critical thinking and patient-centered care.
Scaling Orthopedic Excellence with Ravi K. Bashyal, MD
In this episode, Ravi K. Bashyal, MD, Vice Chairman of Patient and Provider Experience at Endeavor Health and Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, shares how patient centered culture, standardized pathways, and surgical specialization have built the busiest orthopedic hospital in Illinois. He discusses outpatient joint replacement, system wide growth, and why humility and human connection remain at the core of high performance care.
Advancing Surgical Intelligence in Spine and Cranial Care with Dr. Osamah Choudhry
In this episode, Dr. Osamah Choudhry, Co Founder and CEO of Medivis and neurosurgeon at NYU Langone Health, discusses the evolving role of artificial intelligence and augmented reality in spine and cranial surgery. He shares insights on FDA clearances, distribution strategy, and how next generation navigation technology is improving precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Building Bridges and Advancing Innovation in Spine Surgery with Dr. Mauricio Avila
In this episode, Dr. Mauricio Avila, Assistant Professor and Director of the Neurosurgery Spine program at Saint Louis University and SSM Health, shares how he is uniting neurosurgery and orthopedic spine teams while expanding endoscopic and robotic capabilities. He discusses the value of minimally invasive care, the promise of next generation robotics software, and the workforce and reimbursement challenges shaping spine surgery today.
Scaling Endoscopic Spine Surgery to Protect Rural Access with Dr. Kai Lewandrowski & Dr. Morgan Lorio
In this episode, Kai Lewandrowski, MD and Morgan Lorio, MD, FACS explore how disposable HD endoscopy, predictable per case economics, and CMS rural transformation efforts can make spine surgery more viable in low volume settings while preserving local access and sustaining community based practices.
What Surgical Readiness Means for ASCs in an AI-Driven Era
In this episode, Dr. Christian Péan, CEO and Co Founder of Revel Ai Health and practicing orthopedic trauma surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses how AI is redefining surgical readiness in ambulatory surgery centers. He explores scalable use cases in patient engagement, quality reporting, interoperability, and how ASC leaders can prepare their data, workflows, and culture for safe AI adoption. This episode is sponsored by Revel Ai.
Advancing Orthopedic Growth, Infection Research, and Rural Care with Dr. Matthew Dietz
In this episode, Matthew J. Dietz, MD, FAOA, Chair of Orthopaedics at the West Virginia University School of Medicine and WVU Medicine, discusses leading rapid departmental growth, advancing research in prosthetic joint infection, and expanding reliable orthopedic care across rural communities.
Spine Surgery Growth, Robotics, and Building Anti Fragile Systems with Dr. Shaleen Vira
In this episode, Shaleen Vira, MD, MBA, Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at Banner University Medical Center and author of Spine and Strategy, discusses scaling spine services in a high growth market while taking a disciplined approach to robotics and AI adoption. He shares why resilience, surgeon skill preservation, and thoughtful capital allocation matter more than hype when evaluating new technology.
Dr. William Kemp on Innovations in Spine Surgery and Patient-Centered Care
In this episode, Dr. William Kemp, a board-certified spine neurosurgeon in Richmond, Virginia, discusses the latest in motion preservation, minimally invasive surgery, and regenerative medicine. He shares insights on optimizing patient outcomes, navigating insurance and AI challenges, and strategies for growth in spine care over the next two years.
Motion Preservation, Spine Innovation, and Nutrition Informed Recovery with Dr. Franco Vigna
In this episode, Franco E. Vigna, MD, MPH, FAAOS, minimally invasive spine surgeon specializing in disc replacement, decompression, and motion preservation, shares his journey into spine surgery and the innovations shaping care today. He discusses biologics, reimbursement pressures, practice growth, and how nutrition informed recovery and regenerative strategies are improving outcomes for spine patients.
Navigating CMS Changes and Clinical Documentation in Rural Orthopedics with Dr. Sylvester Youlo
In this episode, Dr. Sylvester Youlo, Orthopedic Surgeon at Phelps Health, shares how shifting CMS rules and the move toward outpatient care are reshaping surgical practice in rural health systems. He discusses Phelps Health’s clinical documentation initiative and why strong documentation is critical for patient care, reimbursement, and the future of healthcare delivery.