The DocBuddy Journal

If your surgery center is still relying on transcription services, freehand dictation, or rigid EHR templates for operative reports, this episode of the DocBuddy Journal is worth your time. Host Erik Sunset makes the case that what many ASCs treat as standard practice is actually just the old way and there's a measurable cost to staying there. Drawing from Doc Buddy's own onboarding process, Erik explains how Op Note transforms surgeon dictation into standardized, EHR-integrated operative reports in real time, without changing how surgeons work or burdening the business office with setup. The result is documentation that's cleaner, faster, and more revenue cycle friendly — with less rework, fewer denied claims, and a direct impact on days to bill and days AR. Plus, Erik shares highlights from the Surgery Partners Leadership Conference and what to expect from DocBuddy at ASCA 2026 in Washington, DC.Links from the show:ASCADocBuddy's Op NoteConnect with DocBuddy on LinkedIn.

Michael McClain, founder of Left Coast Healthcare Advisors, returns to the DocBuddy Journal with Erik Sunset for a practical conversation about ASC expansion. Before jumping to blueprints and construction budgets, Michael argues that most surgery centers need to get honest about what problem they're actually trying to solve. More often than not, the answer isn't more square footage. From maximizing revenue cycle performance and payer contract management to block time utilization and physician alignment, Michael walks through the foundational work that should happen before any expansion conversation begins.The episode also covers the five key questions every feasibility study should answer, why physician volume estimates are almost always optimistic, and how to build a realistic financial model that accounts for ramp time, regulatory costs, and operating capital. If you're thinking about growing your ASC, this episode is required listening before you break ground.Connect with Michael McClain and follow LeftCoast Healthcare Advisors on LinkedIn.Check out the LeftCoast Healthcare Advisors Website.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn.

Jeff Pfaff, Senior Director of Business Operations at Inova Health Systems, joins host Erik Sunset to share hard-won lessons from scaling one of Northern Virginia's most active ASC networks — from a single center to five thriving multi-specialty locations with a additional growth planned.Jeff breaks down how Inova approaches the relentless pace of digital transformation, why throwing FTEs at operational problems is no longer an option, and how his team vets and implements new technology without burning out the people who actually have to use it every day. They dig into the real barriers to technology adoption — resistant physicians, stretched administrators, and the hidden time cost of implementation — and why building a "we" culture is the foundation everything else has to sit on.Jeff also shares his candid take on AI in the ASC space: what's genuinely exciting, what's being wildly oversold, and why a site visit in a live production environment is worth more than any demo. He wraps with glowing feedback for DocBuddy's team and solution!Connect with Jeff Pfaff on LinkedIn.Follow DocBuddy On LinkedIn.

Marc Ryan, Chief Solutions Officer at Lilac Software, returns to the DocBuddy Journal with big news: Lilac Software has been acquired by Medisolv, combining payer and agentic AI expertise with Medisolv's established provider and quality measurement platform.From there, Marc and host Erik Sunset break down the most important trends shaping healthcare in 2026 — the Trump administration's technology-first agenda, value-based care expansion, and the slow but real progress on interoperability. They also dig into the financial fallout from the One Big Beautiful Bill on state Medicaid programs, the turbulence hitting health plans across every line of business, and what landmark PBM reforms and Most Favored Nation drug pricing could mean for American consumers.Medisolv's acquisition of LilacSee Marc's work at Lilac Software.As always, be sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn.

In this solo episode, host Erik Sunset gives March updates for the DocBuddy team and tackles a common objection he hears from surgery center administrators: "I don't have all my surgeons on board yet. Is that a problem?" The answer might surprise you.Surgery centers have been stuck in an all-or-nothing technology trap for too long. Unlike EHR implementations that require full facility adoption, modern documentation solutions like Op Note offer a flexibility that ASC administrators didn't know was possible and it's changing how surgery centers approach operational improvements.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn#ASC #SurgeryCenter #EHR #OpNote

Healthcare organizations are hemorrhaging revenue through preventable denials, documentation gaps, and front-office errors. Yet, many don't realize how much money they're leaving on the table. In this episode, host Erik Sunset sits down with Chris Caspar, CEO of Altruis, to explore what truly differentiates effective revenue cycle management from the commodity "get paid faster" promises flooding the market.Chris brings 15 years of healthcare technology experience, sharing candid insights about the revenue cycle challenges facing federally qualified health centers, rural hospitals, and medical practices nationwide. Discover why 48% of healthcare leaders cite denials as their biggest revenue leak—while missing that 90% of those denials stem from front-office verification, coding errors, and documentation issues.Links from the episode:AltruisFollow Chris Caspar on X and LinkedIn.MGMA Links- Image 1, Image 2Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn.

In this episode of the DocBuddy Journal, Erik Sunset shares a positive story straight from the field regarding one of our account managers at a recent Op Note go-live at a Florida multi-specialty surgery center.He also covers a major ASC update: CMS added 86 new cardiovascular procedure codes for 2026, opening new growth opportunities — but not without challenges like capital costs, staffing, and state regulations.If you lead or manage a surgery center, this episode gives you a clear look at where the ASC market is heading and what it takes to stay ahead.Check out the links discussed in the show:Cardiovascular Procedures Opening Up to ASCs, But Expansion Faces Steep HurdlesEpisode 75 with Michael McClain — Growth Factors for ASCsDocBuddy Op Note

The U.S. healthcare system is approaching a critical tipping point. By 2030, America will face a shortage of over 127,000 full-time physicians, representing more than 10% of the current workforce.In this episode of the DocBuddy Journal, host Erik Sunset breaks down eye-opening data from Medicus Healthcare Solutions that quantifies the severity of the physician shortage. Discover how 42% of current physicians are nearing retirement, and why qualified medical school applicants can't get residency positions despite the growing need.Erik explores the key drivers behind this crisis, from our aging population (with 93% of older adults living with chronic conditions) to the limited training opportunities creating a bottleneck of 50,000+ applicants competing for just 40,000 residency slots. He also discusses potential strategies including care team models and cultural improvements, while acknowledging that systematic fixes are needed to restore the profession's appeal.If you're a healthcare professional, administrator, or simply concerned about the future of American healthcare, this data-driven episode provides essential insights into the workforce crisis reshaping medicine.Check out the article discussed here.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn.

Welcome back to the DocBuddy Journal in 2026! In this episode, Erik tackles the persistent anesthesia shortage crisis that's reshaping ambulatory surgery center operations. From drug shortages to workforce gaps, learn how rising anesthesia subsidies are hitting $30M+ for major ASC management companies, why locum tenens usage has jumped 70% since 2024, and how surgery centers are adapting through CRNA-only models and workflow redesign. Erik also explains why software integration into the ASCs may be the only viable solution to maximize block time utilization in an increasingly constrained environment.Check out the article discussed here.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn.#ASC #AmbulatorySurgeryCenter #AnesthesiaShortage #PhysicianShortage

In this solo episode, host Erik Sunset explores two critical studies, the first on physician burnout and the second on practical solutions for ASC leaders. Discover how dedicating just one 20-30 minute appointment slot per day for administrative work reduced after-hours EHR use by 53 minutes and cut physician burnout by 81%. Erik also digs into CHG Healthcare's latest findings showing only 18% of physicians are highly engaged at work, and why leadership trust remains a key driver of satisfaction. Plus, get reflections from the recent CASCA conference panel on data utilization and challenging the "status quo" in surgery centers. If you're looking to improve physician engagement and operational efficiency heading into 2025, this episode is packed with actionable insights.Links from the show:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2842168https://chghealthcare.com/blog/physicians-engaged-new-study

In this episode, host Erik sits down with Phil Sayles, CEO of Summate Technologies, to discuss a critical yet overlooked problem in healthcare: the analog documentation process for surgical implants.Drawing on his 16 years as a device rep for Synthes, Phil explains why operating rooms still rely on pen, paper, and sticky notes to track millions of dollars in medical implants. From missing implant data in patient records to week long revenue cycles at ambulatory surgery centers, the current manual system is inefficient, error prone, and potentially unsafe.Phil walks through Summate's Velocity solution, which automates surgical documentation at the point of use, eliminating data entry burdens on nurses, accelerating revenue cycles for ASCs, improving patient safety through FDA recall checks, and helping device manufacturers better manage their field inventory.The conversation also tackles the cultural resistance to automation in healthcare, the parallels to retail's 20-year journey to adopt barcode scanning, and why this technology benefits every stakeholder, from patients and nurses to surgeons and device reps.Whether you're in healthcare IT, surgery center operations, or medical device sales, this episode offers a fascinating look at how automation can finally solve the "final mile" problem in surgical care.Links from the episode:https://www.scanimplants.com/https://www.summate.net/

We're three weeks into a government shutdown with no end in sight, and the healthcare industry is caught in the crossfire. Marc Ryan, Chief Solutions Officer at Lilac Software and author of The Healthcare Labyrinth, joins host Erik Sunset to break down what's really at stake as Democrats and Republicans dig in their heels over ACA subsidy extensions and healthcare cuts.From the $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and exchanges in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" to the ongoing Medicare physician payment crisis, Marc explains why these aren't just Washington politics—they're existential threats to independent physicians, FQHCs, and patient access to care. Discover why Marc argues these are "dumb cuts" and what smarter alternatives like site-neutral payments could accomplish instead.Plus: Are Trump's drug pricing deals too good to be true? Marc warns that Big Pharma may be hoodwinking the administration with cosmetic concessions while avoiding real price reform. And with Medicare Advantage in financial turmoil and benefits contracting for 2025-2026, what should consumers expect during this year's open enrollment?If you want the unvarnished truth about what's happening in healthcare policy right now, this episode delivers.See Marc's work at Lilac Software and at The Healthcare Labyrinth.As always, be sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn.#governmentshutdown #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthITpodcast 

In this episode, we explore 2025's healthcare IT investment landscape and what it means for overwhelmed providers. Learn which technologies are getting funded, why workflow integration matters more than flashy features, and how to evaluate solutions that actually save time.Special thanks to KLAS Research and Bain & Company for their report.#HealthIT #HealthcarePodcast #HealthITPodcast

Join DocBuddy Journal hosts Erik Sunset and Kiera Helms as they dive into the real-world experience of implementing new healthcare technology in ambulatory surgery centers. Kiera, one of DocBuddy's account managers, shares stories from her recent field implementations, revealing how surgery centers are moving from legacy systems to modern solutions like Op Note.Discover what it's really like on the ground from surgeon adoption to revenue cycle impacts that save facilities thousands in denied claims. Hear about the staffing challenges ASCs face, how administrators are jumping between roles, and why the healthcare technology landscape is finally shifting toward solutions that actually delight users.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn#ASC #ambulatorysurgery #surgerycenter #healthIT #healthITpodcast #healthcarepodcast

Join host Erik Sunset, DocBuddy's Chief Revenue Officer, as he sits down with Greg DeConciliis, Administrator of Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites, to explore the winning strategies behind one of New England's most successful ambulatory surgery centers. From humble beginnings in 2004 as a 3-OR facility to their upcoming expansion to an 8-OR, state-of-the-art center, Greg shares the blueprint for sustainable ASC growth.Greg also pulls back the curtain on everything from managing surgeon preferences and turnover times to creating patient experiences that drive word-of-mouth referrals. Whether you're an ASC administrator, physician owner, or healthcare leader, this conversation offers practical, actionable insights for building a thriving surgery center.Get more information and register for the upcoming MAASC Annual ConferenceConnect with Greg on LinkedInFollow DocBuddy on LinkedIn#ASC #surgerycenter #AI #healthcarepodcast #healthcareIT

All of us at DocBuddy wish you a happy National ASC Month!In this episode, we covered resources to help you celebrate + advocate on behalf of your surgery center and the industry at large.  Visit our good friends at ASCA to get their resources and learn how you can participate in National Advocacy Day in Washington DC using this link.We also discussed user feedback from a recent DocBuddy Op Note go live.  Finally, we shared where you can see DocBuddy in person through the month of September.#ASCA #outpatientsurgery #ambulatorysurgery #surgerycenter #healthIT #healthITpodcast #healthcarepodcast.

ASCs are losing money every single day through poor block time utilization, but it doesn't have to be this way. In this episode, Erik Sunset, DocBuddy's Chief Revenue Officer and host of the DocBuddy Journal, breaks down the Becker's article that's got the industry talking about underutilized ORs, scheduling inefficiencies, and the anesthesia shortage crisis. Erik shares game changing strategies that are actionable to maximize your OR capacity, from analytics-driven scheduling to collaborative approaches with referring clinics. 2025 might be the year ASCs finally embrace meaningful technology solutions like DocBuddy's own solution in Op Note.Take a look at the article here.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn.

In this episode of the DocBuddy Journal, host Erik Sunset sits down with Jessica Bush, founder and CEO of Real Change RN, to explore what separates great healthcare leaders from managers.Jessica shares powerful insights on building authentic relationships, establishing trust through vulnerability, and creating a culture where teams want to follow rather than just comply. Drawing from her personal experience as both a healthcare professional and a patient advocate for her daughter, she reveals the three critical questions team members ask about their leaders: Can you help me? Do you care about me? Can I trust you?Connect with Jessica Bush on LinkedIn.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn.#ASC #Leadership #Culture

Join host Erik and Marc Ryan, Chief Solutions Officer of Lilac Software, as they dissect the latest congressional budget reconciliation drama and the "Big Beautiful Bill's" impact on healthcare. With razor-thin margins in both chambers, Republicans are pushing through nearly $1 trillion in healthcare cuts while Trump launches a drug pricing reform campaign. From Medicaid work requirements to Medicare physician payment fixes, discover what's really happening behind the political rhetoric.Together, Erik and Marc break down the real impact of Congress's budget reconciliation battle while examining Trump's pivot on drug pricing reform. Is this dollars-and-cents budgeting or a stealth attack on healthcare coverage? Get the unvarnished truth about what's actually happening in Washington and what it means for patients, providers, and the future of American healthcare.Connect with Marc Ryan on LinkedInFollow DocBuddy on LinkedIn#healthcarepodcast #healthcareitpodcast

America's surgery centers are caught in a perfect storm: physician shortages that have tripled anesthesia costs, a vanishing workforce of surgical technicians, and Medicare policies so out of alignment that patients pay more for outpatient surgery than hospital procedures. We sat down with Rena Courtay, VP of Ambulatory Surgery at Trinity Health and ASCA Board officer, to unpack the physician and anesthesia shortage, why some surgery centers are scrambling to fill sterile processing jobs, and how legislators are working to modernize Medicare's copay structure. Major insurers like United are finally pushing procedures out of expensive hospitals and into surgery centers. Plus, AI is about to revolutionize medical billing and coding in ways that could save the industry billions.Connect with Rena on LinkedIn.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn.#ASC #Anesthesia #SurgeryCenters

Host Erik Sunset returns after a brief hiatus to discuss DocBuddy's innovative Op Note app, which transforms how ambulatory surgery centers handle operative reports. Erik also shared key insights from McDermott Will and Emery's HealthEx event in Nashville, highlighting key takeaways from the C-Suite panel featuring leaders from Surgery Partners, SCA Health, Regent Surgical, and AMSURG. Learn how DocBuddy's technology is addressing the critical need for tech adoption in ASCs by eliminating transcription delays, enabling instant operative reports, and dramatically accelerating the revenue cycle. Erik also announced upcoming events where you can see DocBuddy in action, including Gulf State's Excellence, Becker's Spine and Pain, Arizona ASCA, Texas ASC Society (TASCS), and Florida Society of ASCs (FSASC).#healthex #outpatientsurgery #ambulatorysurgery #surgerycenter

In this eye-opening episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Erik welcomes Shannen Aguayo and Nyleen Flores, hosts of the rapidly growing Credentialing Chronicles podcast. They dive deep into the often opaque world of medical credentialing and enrollment, exploring best practices and alarming stories from the front lines.The conversation covers crucial recommendations for medical providers managing their credentialing documents, the bureaucratic challenges of getting insurance panel approval, and shocking examples of how credentialing failures can impact patient safety. Shannen and Nyleen don't hold back as they discuss the ethical dilemmas facing healthcare facilities when revenue needs clash with credentialing standards.The trio also examines the evolving role of AI in healthcare documentation, the frustrations of dealing with insurance company policies, and why greater transparency is desperately needed throughout the credentialing process. Listen to Credentialing Chronicles.Connect with Shannen and Nyleen on LinkedIn.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn.#medicalcredentialing #credentialingchronicles #spillthetea #spillingthetea

In this inspiring episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Kiera Helms interviews Dr. Peter Daly, an orthopedic surgeon, and his wife Lulu Daly, a pediatric nurse, about their remarkable journey founding One World Surgery. What began as a single act of compassion for a young Honduran girl named Angela has blossomed into a global nonprofit that serves over 27,000 patients annually across Honduras and the Dominican Republic.The Dalys share how their family-centered approach to medical missions created a sustainable model for delivering high-quality surgical care to those most in need. Through permanent facilities staffed by local medical professionals and supported by international volunteers, One World Surgery has pioneered an ethical approach to addressing the "neglected stepchild of public health" - surgical care in underserved regions.Listeners will discover how these medical missions not only transform the lives of patients but also reignite the passion and purpose of healthcare providers experiencing burnout. The Dalys explain how anyone—regardless of medical background—can contribute to their mission, and share their vision for expanding education and deepening their impact in the communities they serve.Learn more about One World Surgery.Apply to join a One World Surgery mission trip.Donate to One World Surgery.

In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, Marc Ryan, Chief Solutions Officer of Lilac Software, provides an in-depth analysis of the current U.S. healthcare landscape. From the complexities of drug pricing and Medicare reimbursement to the challenges facing healthcare providers, Marc offers expert insights into the critical issues affecting patients, providers, and the healthcare system as a whole. Discover the potential for systemic reform and the key factors shaping the future of healthcare delivery and affordability.Connect with Marc on LinkedInFollow Liliac Software on LinkedInGet Marc's content: The Healthcare LabyrinthBe sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarepolicyreform #healthcarepodcast #healthITpodcast

In this powerful episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Kiera Helms welcomes Dr. Stefanie Simmons, Chief Medical Officer of The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation. Dr. Simmons shares the foundation's origin story, born from tragedy when emergency physician Dr. Lorna Breen died by suicide during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic after expressing fears about seeking mental health support.The conversation explores the foundation's three-pronged approach to healthcare worker well-being: advocacy, advancing collaboration, and accelerating solutions. Dr. Simmons discusses their successful efforts to pass federal legislation supporting healthcare worker mental health, their work to eliminate stigmatizing mental health questions from medical licensing applications across states, and their "All In Caring for Caregivers" program.As an emergency physician herself, Dr. Simmons brings valuable perspective on the unique challenges healthcare workers face when prioritizing their own mental health. The episode highlights the importance of addressing both individual support through coaching and peer programs and tackling systemic issues like administrative burden and EHR optimization. Listeners will learn about concrete resources available through the foundation and ways to get involved in this critical mission to destigmatize mental healthcare for those who care for others.Links from this show:Impact Wellbeing Guide: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/healthcare/impactwellbeingguide/index.htmlAmbassador Application: https://drlornabreen.org/become-an-ambassador/Licensing Board Advocacy: https://drlornabreen.org/contact-boards/Credentialing Toolkit: https://drlornabreen.org/removebarriers/Donate: https://drlornabreen.org/donate/

In this eye-opening episode of the DocBuddy Journal, host Erik Sunset sits down with John Williamson, founder and CEO of Lockbox AI, to explore the frustrating state of healthcare technology and the revolutionary potential of AI solutions. John shares his candid perspective on why EHRs have stagnated despite billions in government incentives, the staffing crisis gripping healthcare organizations, and why the future belongs to integrated AI solutions that deliver outcomes rather than more tools. Discover why healthcare needs to embrace the "service as software" approach, how AI can unify fragmented data systems, and why John predicts an iPhone-like revolution that will finally transform healthcare technology by decade's end.Whether you're a healthcare provider drowning in administrative work or a technology leader seeking better solutions, this conversation offers both validation and a vision for a more efficient future.Learn more about John's work at LockboxAIFollow LockboxAI on LinkedInEmail John [email protected] sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#healthcarepodcast #healthitpodcast #aiinhealthcare

In this episode, host Erik welcomes back Bill Prentice, President of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA). Bill shares exciting updates on ASCA's initiatives, including their decision to make all virtual education free for members. The conversation explores ASCA's key priorities for 2025, including advocating for expanded Medicare-approved procedures, refining quality reporting measures, and improving reimbursement rates that better reflect the value ASCs provide to the healthcare system. Bill also discusses how the new Trump administration presents fresh opportunities for ASC advocacy and cost-efficient healthcare delivery. Learn more about and register for the 2025 ASCA Annual Conference taking place in Denver, CO from April 30 - May 3.

In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Erik Sunset sits down with Eric Passon, founder and CEO of Ancore Health. They discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare in 2025, exploring how medical groups can thrive amid fee schedule cuts, staffing challenges, and cultural shifts. Passon shares his expertise on building high-performing medical groups through strong physician leadership, transparent performance metrics, and alignment between financial sustainability and organizational mission. The conversation covers the transition from RVU-based incentives to purpose-driven operations, the impact of AI on healthcare efficiency, and practical strategies for navigating uncertainty in the new year. Essential listening for healthcare leaders seeking to balance robust fundamentals with transformative purpose.Follow Ancore Health on LinkedIn.As always, be sure you're following DocBuddy on LinkedIn, too!#healthcarepodcast #healthit #healthitpodcast

As an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Steven Gorin, DO, is passionate about helping his patients of all ages at the Institute of Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics maintain active and healthy lives.In this wide ranging conversation we covered topics like:Overcoming payer denials and issuesFixing reimbursementThe importance of independent physiciansDriving positive cultureAI in healthcareConnect with Dr. Gorin:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX (Twitter) Be sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn as well.#healthcarepodcast #orthopedics #orthopedicsurgeon #HealthIT #MedicalSoftware

Dr. John Yaft is a board-certified internal medicine physician that is currently the Chief Medical Officer for the Baylor Scott and White Irving Campus. Dr. Yaft also serves as medical director of Utilization review and holds an adjunct clinical associate professor of medicine for Texas A&M working with residents at the flagship campus, Baylor University Medical Center. Dr. Yaft joined the show to discuss big picture ways to fix healthcare in the US, ways to alleviate feelings of burnout, and the provider's experience with Health IT and medical software.Connect with Dr. Yaft on LinkedIn.As always, be sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn as well.#providerburnout #physicianburnout #HealthIT #MedicalSoftware

Mark Schroeder is the VP of Growth at Aroris Healthcare.  Aroris improves the viability of private practices and health systems by closing the gap between the value they provide and the revenue they earn.Get insights into ways your healthcare organization can increase reimbursement through strategic contract negotiations in this episode of the show.Connect with Mark on LinkedIn.  Follow Aroris on LinkedIn.  Get in touch with Aroris on their website.As always, be sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn as well.#healthcarepodcast #healthcare #healthIT #insurance #insurancereimbursement #payernegotiation

In this episode we tackled two main topics:Inflation and ASCs in 5 Numbers via Becker's ASC.The Hidden Cost of ASC Transcription Services which is a new blog on docbuddy.com.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn to get our latest news and updates.#ASC #outpatientsurgery #ambulatorysurgery #surgerycenter #inflation

Dr. Alex Zusman is Chief Medical Officer at The Clinician where he oversees medical governance, develops clinical policies, and collaborates with product teams to ensure safety and compliance.  He’s also a board certified Pediatrician who has provided care at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, John Muir Health, and Kaiser Permanente.Dr. Zusman joined us to discuss the THA/TKA PRO-PM situation that is unfolding for ambulatory surgery centers.Learn more about Dr. Zusman's work at The Clinician and connect with him on LinkedIn.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn to get our latest news and updates.#ASC #outpatientsurgery #ambulatorysurgery #surgerycenter #PRO-PM #THA/TKAPROPM

The inimitable Scott Becker joined this episode of the show to cover a wide array of topics including:AI in healthcareThe outlook for 2025How to overcome the physician shortageGet all of the latest healthcare news from the Becker's Healthcare portfolio of sites.Connect with Scott on LinkedIn.You can also text Scott at  (773) 766-5322.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn to get our latest news and updates.#physicianburnout #providerburnout #healthcarepodcast #healthit #aiinhealthcare

Christine Munna, MSN, AGNP-C is the Director of Quality Assurance and Staff Development with Abode Care Partners.  Christine is also a long time DocBuddy Enterprise power user.Christine joined us to share expertise on getting high quality documentation from providers, ensuring advance care planning directives are recorded, and actionable strategies she and Abode Care Partners use to reduce the impact of provider burnout.Connect with Abode Care Partners on LinkedIn.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn to get our latest news and updates.#physicianburnout #providerburnout #healthcarepodcast #healthit

Michael McClain, founder of Left-Coast Healthcare Advisors, LLC, is a broadly skilled executive and operations leader, and ambulatory specialist with over 20 years’ experience in healthcare. Michael joined us once again to discuss the impact that the CMS 2025 Final Payment Rule will have on ambulatory surgery centers, how to stem the tide of physician and anesthesiologist shortages, and what ASCs need to be doing now to prepare for 2025.Be sure to connect with Michael and follow Left-Coast Healthcare Advisors on LinkedIn.Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn to get our latest news and updates.#outpatientsurgery #surgerycenter #ambulatorysurgery #CMS 

Marc Ryan joined us again to discuss the potential impact the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential Election could have on healthcare.  Get insights on:What could happen to healthcare policy with GOP control over the Presidency, Senate, and House.The potential fate of the Affordable Care Act.How a second Trump presidency may react to the massive amount of consolidation happening in US Healthcare.Listen to Marc's Podcast: It Is Time For A Permanent Physician Rate Fix In Medicare.  Read What Will Happen In Healthcare With GOP Firmly In Control?Connect with Marc on LinkedIn.See his work at Lilac Software.Get Marc's content from healthcarelabyrinth.comBe sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#healthcarepodcast #healthit #healthitpodcast

In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, we analyzed two recent articles shared on Becker's ASC shown below.There are interesting tie-ins with previous guests Dr. Dan Blumenthal and Bruce Feldman with respect to cardiology procedures moving to the ASC.  Use the search button in your podcast to find those shows!The new 'hot ticket' for ASCsWhat trends are ASC leaders tired of hearing about?Be sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!

In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, we're back with the first solo episode in a while and we discussed:Where you can find the DocBuddy roadshow during the rest of 2024.Becker's ASC in ChicagoWASCA Annual Conference in TulalipThe Becker's ASC Article "ASCs sound alarm on mounting threats."Be sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!

Tim Burney, Founder & CEO of Advantien, joined The DocBuddy Journal for a second time for another insightful conversation!  We covered:DocBuddy & Advantien's newly announced partnership and what this news means for ASCs across the country.Supply cost trends for 2024 and what to expect in 2025.Impacts of AI on case profitability.The general direction of AI in healthcare and why the best is yet to come.Learn more about Advantien and the value they deliver to ASCs here.Get in touch with Tim via email [email protected] or connect with him on LinkedIn.Be sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#healthcarepodcast #healthitpodcast #healthcare #healthIT #surgerycenter #outpatientsurgery #ambulatorysurgery

Sharissa Sebastian Deppen is the CEO of Leadership Mastery Alliance; a company specializing in supporting introverted servant leaders who are women in corporate leadership. She's a leadership and executive coach with an MBA, MSc in Technology Leadership, and has her PCC Certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).  Sharissa is also a Myers Briggs Certified Practitioner. She has 15+ years of corporate leadership experience in addition to coaching several Fortune 100 leaders and executives.Sharissa joined us to discuss how to find and lead from your leadership zone of genius.  Plus she shared insights into topics like:How to successfully navigate conflicts and difficult conversations.Managing workload for yourself and your team.How to maintain a health work / life balance.Ways to recognize burnout and strategies to overcome it.Connect with Sharissa on LinkedIn and see her work on her website.Be sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#healthcarepodcast #healthitpodcast #healthcare #healthIT #leadership

Marc Ryan is the Chief Solutions Officer with Lilac Software.  Marc has extensive leadership experience across health plans and healthcare technology. Most recently, Marc was a founding executive and President of MedHOK (MHK, acquired by Hearst Health). He has launched and operated multiple health plans and served in senior government positions. Marc is also the author of The Healthcare Labyrinth.Marc joined us to share big picture thoughts on CMS, Medicare Advantage, prior authorizations, value based care, the state of interoperability and much more!Connect with Marc on LinkedIn.See his work at Lilac Software.Get Marc's content from healthcarelabyrinth.comBe sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#healthcarepodcast #healthit #healthitpodcast

Dr. Dan Blumenthal is the Chief Quality Officer of Cardiovascular Associates of America.  He is also a practicing board-certified non-invasive cardiologist and an instructor at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Blumenthal joined the show to discuss exciting topics like:Cardiovascular procedures in the ambulatory surgery center.Patient adherence (not compliance!) in value based care arrangements.How GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic) can be a miracle for the right patients under the care of their physician.Strategies to lower the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases across patient populations while remaining mindful of social determinants of health.We also covered some of the exciting use cases for AI in healthcare and how they can/will positively impact patient outcomes.See Dr. Blumenthal's work at CVAUSA, connect with him on LinkedIn, follow him on X, and connect with him directly via email.Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#surgerycenter #ambulatorysurgery #outpatientsurgery #healthcarepodcast #healthit #healthitpodcastThe information provided in this episode should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.

Lori Griffith MHA RN is a consultant with Corazon Inc. who has over 20 years of surgical services and operations management across all of healthcare and including the ASC.  Her expertise includes cost containment, operations performance, and staff development.  She has held the role of administrator and head of business development for ASCs.Lori joined the show to discuss how ASCs have evolved since their inception, how to drive efficiency at your facility, and various growth factors for surgery centers.Connect with Lori on LinkedIn and follow Corazon.Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#surgerycenter #ambulatorysurgery #outpatientsurgery #healthcarepodcast #healthit #healthitpodcast

Kyle Swarts is the President of aiHealth where he oversees operations, client success, business development, marketing and strategic partnerships. He joined the show to discuss:Strategies to prepare and engage your organization for future AI advancements.How rev cycle leaders increasingly using AI to enhance workflows amidst staffing challenges.The projected impact of AI in healthcare over the next three years.aiHealth is a partner of DocBuddy.  Learn more about how we're bringing technology to the traditionally analog operative report and coding process by reading our press release.Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn.Visit the aiHealth website.Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#ai #aicoding #outpatientsurgery #healthcarepodcast #healthit #healthitpodcast

Jessica Walker is the Founder and CEO of Care Sherpa.  Her background is in hospitality, healthcare, and tech-enabled services, and she’s led Care Sherpa to boost new patient consults by 26% and increase consult to treatment conversion by 32%.In this episode we discussed:How elevating the patient experience can improve your healthcare organization's bottom line.Why the front desk is a revenue generating position.That sales shouldn't be a dirty word in a medical practice.We also covered some shocking statistics about marketing spend and how so many practices are wasting their budget by not having the right processes in place.Learn more about Care SherpaConnect with Jessica on LinkedInEmail Jessica at jessica @ caresherpa.comBe sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!

Michael McClain, founder of Left-Coast Healthcare Advisors, LLC, is a broadly skilled executive and operations leader, and ambulatory specialist with over 20 years’ experience in healthcare. As a seasoned clinician, he has a unique combination of clinical and operational experience as a Hospitalist PA complementing his diverse leadership skillset in both the for-profit and non-profit environment.Michael joined the show to discuss various growth factors for ASCs, how "more is more and different is different" when it comes to planning for and scaling services, the potential future of CMS tech regulations in the surgery center, and much more!Get more information about the California Ambulatory Surgery Association's Annual Conference happening September 4 - 6 in Anaheim, CA.Be sure to connect with Michael and follow Left-Coast Healthcare Advisors on LinkedIn.Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#outpatientsurgery #surgerycenter #ambulatorysurgery #leadership

Jessica Bush, CEO of Real Change RN Consulting, joined the show to discuss how to develop leaders at your ASC.Jessica has 20+ years of leadership and nursing experience.  She is also a Certified Maxwell Leadership Facilitator, Trainer & Professional Coach.  Additionally, Jessica is a Certified Peri-Anesthesia Registered Nurse and Certified Patient Experience Improvement Specialist.See Jessica speak live at this week's Georgia + South Carolina Joint Semi Annual Conference taking place in Hilton Head, SC.Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn.Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#outpatientsurgery #surgerycenter #ambulatorysurgery #leadership

John Goehle, MBA, CASC, joined the show to discuss some key topics for ASCs like culture, people, and technology.  The episode goes deep into topics like physician engagement, HR, regulatory/compliance, and the shift to digital. Along the way, John shared some great stories from his 35+ years in the surgery center industry from which you will certainly derive value!Learn more about John's work at ASC Central and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. Listen to The ASC Podcast with John GoehleConnect with John on LinkedIn or email him directly.Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#surgerycenter #ambulatorysurgery #outpatiensurgery #healthit #healthitpodcast #healthcarepodcast

Anish Patankar serves as Senior Vice President, GM, Oncology Informatics Software w/ Elekta.  Elekta is a global Swedish company that develops and produces radiation therapy and radiosurgery-related equipment and clinical management for the treatment of cancer and brain disorders.In this episode, Anish shared his insights and expertise on how AI is impacting care today, how AI can deliver better outcomes to patients in the future, and the pace of innovation.Connect with Anish on LinkedIn.Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn!#AI #AIinHealthcare #healthit #healthitpodcast #healthcarepodcast