Setting Up and Maximizing an Ambulatory Surgery Center for Success

Monday, October 13, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Location: 123-124

Disclosure(s):

Douglas D. Reh, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Eugene G. Brown, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Scott Fortune, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Basheer A. Alismail:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Private practice otolaryngologists are increasingly facing economic and logistical challenges. This program will offer attendees a thorough exploration of the benefits and potential pitfalls of establishing an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) within their practice. Panelists will present various strategies for incorporating an ASC, sharing their personal experiences in developing one and discussing the pros and cons of each approach. Critical considerations for setting up an ASC will be reviewed including regulatory compliance, financial planning and funding, partnership structure, location and facility layout, staffing, anesthesia, contracts, quality control, risk management, and physician recruitment. The program will also cover key elements of a successfully run ASC, including management, patient satisfaction, profitability and operational efficiency.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: 1. Explain the various strategies to setting up an ASC for your practice and the different models that are available.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: 2. Discuss the potential pitfalls in setting up and running an ASC.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: 3. Explain the key components of a successful ASC

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Private practice otolaryngologists face growing economic and logistical challenges. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) can be an important means to improve patient care, streamline care delivery and enhance profitability for a practice.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement :

Moderator(s)

Douglas D. Reh, MD

Partner, President Mid-Atlantic Surgicenter Associates,LLC
Centers for Advanced ENT Care, LLC
Baltimore, MD, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Panelist(s)

Eugene G. Brown, MD

Physician, CEO
Charleston ENT Association LLC
Mount Pleasant, SC, United States

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Scott Fortune, MD

Rhinologist
Allergy & ENT Associates of Middle Tennessee
Hermitage, TN, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Basheer A. Alismail

Co-Founder
Capital Surgical Solutions
Vestavia, AL, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.