In this episode David Uba, Chief Executive Officer at Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center, discusses his experience managing an ASC. Join us as he delves into management, maximizing value and optimizing your outcomes, and the importance of data collection in the ASC space. David Uba is the CEO of an orthopaedic system and ASC and is a paid consultant of an affiliate of DePuy Synthes. All views and opinions expressed by David Uba are based on his own knowledge and experience. This episode is sponsored by DePuy Synthes, the Orthopedic Company of Johnson and Johnson.
Summary
David Uba Discusses Managing an ASC: Maximizing Value and Optimizing Outcomes
Introduction
In this episode, David Uba, CEO of Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center, shares his experience managing an ASC. He delves into management techniques, maximizing value and optimizing outcomes, and the importance of data collection in the ASC space.David Uba's Healthcare Experience
David Uba has over 30 years of healthcare experience, including 20 years in the payer space. His extensive experience gives him a unique perspective when it comes to ASC management. He believes that ASCs are well positioned to drive the shift toward value-based care due to their focus on patient safety, physician autonomy, operational efficiency, and financial efficiency.The Role of DePuy Synthes
As a paid consultant of an affiliate of DePuy Synthes, Uba discusses the role of medical companies in helping ASCs achieve their strategic plans. DePuy Synthes brings innovation and technology that helps ASCs grow patient demand, create consistency among surgical teams, find efficiencies and cost savings, and lower the cost of care. Data collection is essential in managing operational and financial risk, driving efficiency in both time and cost.The Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged ASCs, but it has also accelerated their growth and heightened the focus on managing staff and revenue, creating automated workflows, and ensuring patient satisfaction.Conclusion
Uba's expertise in healthcare management and the insights he provides on the ASC space are invaluable. ASCs have a unique opportunity to drive the healthcare industry's shift toward value-based care, and partnerships with companies like DePuy Synthes are essential for achieving strategic plans. This episode is sponsored by DePuy Synthes, the Orthopedic Company of Johnson and Johnson. For more healthcare podcasts, visit Becker's Hospital Review.com.
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This episode aired on 12/27/2022 and can be listened here.
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