Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Geri Eaves, BSN, RN, CASC, CNOR CEO/Administrator, Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery Center
Dec 6, 2025
Geri Eaves, a seasoned CEO and administrator at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, dives into the booming ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market. She explores how market forces, like the shift towards outpatient procedures and cost pressures, are driving ASC growth. Eaves highlights the transformative power of robotics and AI in improving operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Additionally, she discusses the need for strategic partnerships and agile leadership to navigate the future of healthcare effectively.
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From Nurse To ASC CEO
- Geri Eaves started her ASC career as a nurse and moved into administration in ambulatory care.
- She now runs a six-OR orthopedic and spine ASC that opened in March 2020 during COVID.
Outpatient Shift Driven By Tech And Payers
- Major case shifts toward outpatient ASCs will accelerate due to minimally invasive techniques, robotics and AI.
- Payers and cost pressures will push more procedures to ASCs while quality metrics gain prominence.
Assess Margins And Case Mix Now
- Analyze your roadmap, margins, and case mix to understand profitability and readiness for growth.
- Monitor quality metrics and prepare financially for more complex outpatient procedures.