Becker’s Healthcare -- Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast

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Jun 2026

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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

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June 12, 202628 min

Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, Orthopedic Surgeon and Founder of the Joint Replacement Institute in Florida

In this episode, Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, Orthopedic Surgeon and Founder of the Joint Replacement Institute in Florida, joins the podcast to discuss how AI-powered chatbots can improve efficiency and streamline patient communication. He also shares his perspective on the fee-for-service model, strategies for delivering high-value orthopedic care, and efforts to limit opioid prescriptions while supporting safe and effective pain management.

June 5, 202628 min

Advancing Neurosurgery Through Innovation, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning with Dr. Namath Hussain

In this episode, Namath Hussain, MD, MBA, Neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, discusses the future of endoscopic spine surgery, the growing role of AI in healthcare, the importance of surgeon leadership, and how mindfulness, mentorship, and continuous learning can help physicians build exceptional careers.

June 1, 202612 min

Using AI to Enhance Neurosurgery and Patient Care with Dr. Rory K.J. Murphy

In this episode, Rory K.J. Murphy, MD, Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Barrow Brain and Spine, Associate Professor Barrow Neurological Institute, discusses how AI is improving clinical workflows, patient engagement, and surgical planning in neurosurgery.

May 30, 202616 min

Building an AI Native Orthopedic Practice with Travis Doering, MD

In this episode, Travis Doering, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon based in Austin, Texas, discusses launching what he describes as the first AI native medical clinic in the country. He shares how local AI infrastructure, human oversight, and workflow orchestration could reshape orthopedic practice operations, patient privacy, and care delivery.

May 29, 202614 min

Leading Through Change in Orthopedics and Academic Medicine with Dr. Alexander Vaccaro

In this episode, Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, President of Rothman Orthopaedics, discusses balancing surgeon autonomy with the realities of modern healthcare systems, aligning academic and clinical priorities, and preparing organizations for rapid technological and operational change.

May 20, 202620 min

Building Multidisciplinary Spine Care and the Future of AI in Healthcare with Dr. Ronjon Paul

In this episode, Ronjon Paul, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Endeavor Health Medical Group, discusses developing multidisciplinary spine programs, leading within a large health system, and how AI is transforming patient care, clinical decision making, and physician workflows.

May 13, 202622 min

Antonia 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

In this episode, Antonia F. Chen, MD, Chair and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern and incoming President of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and R. Michael Meneghini, MD, CEO and Founder of the Indiana Orthopedic Institute and immediate past president of AAHKS, join the podcast to discuss leadership transitions and the importance of reestablishing communication as new leaders. They also explore how AI dictation tools can reduce administrative burden and improve work-life balance, the impact of Medicaid cuts and financial pressures on orthopedic care, and the importance of supporting women in healthcare leadership and surgery.

April 30, 202613 min

Advancing Multidisciplinary Spine Care and Innovation with Edward J. Dohring, M.D.

In this episode, Edward J. Dohring, M.D., of the Spine Institute of Arizona, discusses the value of multidisciplinary collaboration, emerging innovations in spine care, and the evolving role of AI and minimally invasive approaches. He also shares insights on improving patient outcomes, balancing cost and quality, and shaping the next generation of spine leaders.

April 20, 202615 min

Aqib Zehri, MD, Neurosurgeon at The Oregon Clinic

This episode features Aqib Zehri, MD, Neurosurgeon at The Oregon Clinic. Here he discusses his thoughts on access to care, exhausting non-surgical options first, what he is doing to improve quality outcomes, and more.

April 17, 202623 min

Cory Calendine, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee

In this episode, Cory Calendine, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, joins the podcast to discuss the growing role of personalization in surgery and the adoption of AI in clinical practice. He shares insights on building and scaling individual practices through patient education online, as well as the broader impact of GLP-1 medications on patient health and orthopedic outcomes.