Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Sean Gipson, CEO of Remedy Surgery Centers
Nov 15, 2025
Sean Gipson, CEO of Remedy Surgery Centers, leads a network of ambulatory surgery centers in Texas. He dives into the impact of payer market disruption and the importance of adapting to consumer-driven demand. Gipson shares insights on leveraging AI and data analytics to enhance payer negotiations and improve billing processes. He emphasizes the need for ASCs to collaborate with hospitals to manage volume effectively and calls for unity among ASC leaders for legislative advocacy to enhance patient care.
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ASC Career Snapshot
- Sean Gipson describes his background running 14 surgery centers across Texas and experience in both ASCs and hospitals.
- He says ASC experience taught him more than the hospital system in a short time.
Payers And Consumers Drive ASC Growth
- Gipson says payers and empowered consumers are jointly driving ASC market growth.
- He credits online pricing transparency for accelerating patient migration to ASCs.
AI Levels The Negotiating Field
- Gipson emphasizes that technology and AI are now essential for ASC leaders to understand and use.
- He says AI-driven data lets ASCs negotiate with payers from a position of strength.