The DocBuddy Journal

Andrew Lovewell MHA MSHI FACHE, CEO of Columbia Orthopedic Group, joined the show to discuss a variety of topics including: - Optimizing your ASC's case mix - Managing relationships with external and employed anesthesia providers - Technology in the ASC - Value...

Greg Collins DNP CRNA serves as an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University, School of Nurse Anesthesia. He’s operated his CRNA practice since 2006 in various settings. In addition to his civilian career, Dr. Collins has a...

Rena Courtay, MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC, CPPM joined The DocBuddy Journal to share insights on ASC finances, ways to manage costs, and to share her thoughts on technology in the ASC. Rena is the VP of Ambulatory Surgery at Trinity Health where she oversees the...

Joy Himmel PsyD, LCPC, NCC, RN, FACHA is the director of counseling services at Old Dominion University. Dr. Himmel also has over thirty years of experience in providing healthcare services in a variety of practice settings. Dr. Himmel has been a surveyor for...

Casey Duhart, JD is the Chief Labor & Employment Counsel for Acadia Healthcare Company. She provides legal advice and counsel regarding allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful discharge claims brought under federal and state...

Todd Currier CPA, CASC, CMPE serves as the CEO of Bend Surgery Center in Bend, Oregon in addition being a member of the ASCA board of directors. Todd joined the show to discuss the importance of culture in a surgery center, how to navigate a tough staffing...

Nyleen Flores CPMSM, CPCS, CPCO is a long time administrator of medical practices and surgery centers. She is also the chair of the National Association Medical Staff Services Subject Matter Expert Subcommittee. Nyleen joined the show to discuss: - Her upcoming...

Bruce Feldman is the founder of BRF Consulting Inc which provides strategic planning, business development, and operational services for ASCs.Bruce joined this episode of The DocBuddy Journal to share his expertise on • Possible solutions to the ongoing shortage of...

Jessica Walsh is the CEO & Founder of Rx Bandz. Alongside her team, Jessica is creating the next generation of patient-centric auto-injectors to deliver a wide range of injectable medications by anyone, anytime, anywhere. Listen to the episode to learn how...

Happy Valentine's Day! We open this episode with a look at the specialties who enjoy the happiest marriages as reported by Medscape. Then, we turn our attention to 42 Strategies for Growth as shared by Becker's Spine and contrast the rosy outlook for ASCs with the...