Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Michael Redler, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Connecticut Orthopaedics
Dec 21, 2025
Dr. Michael Redler, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and upper extremity surgery, shares insights from his extensive background and roles in healthcare. He delves into the booming trends driving ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and how lower costs and quality care are reshaping patient experiences. Emphasizing advancements in AI, he discusses how technology enhances efficiency and comfort for higher-acuity cases. Redler also highlights the benefits of collaborations between ASCs and health systems in managing patient care.
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ASC Growth Driven By Cost And Capability
- ASCs are mainstream because they deliver high-quality care at lower cost compared to hospitals.
- Expanding capabilities now allow ASCs to handle higher-acuity cases while patients recover at home.
AI And Comfort Tech Together Shape ASC Care
- AI is penetrating healthcare to create greater levels of efficiency across ASCs.
- Equally important are comfort-focused techniques that enable higher-acuity outpatient procedures.
Form Strategic Health System Partnerships
- Partner with health systems to move lower-acuity cases from hospitals to ASCs and improve center volumes.
- Use system partnerships to access employed physicians and enhance patient access to ambulatory surgery.