Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Patrick Garman, Executive Administrator, Spartan Health Surgicenter

Nov 24, 2025
Joining the discussion is Patrick Garman, Executive Administrator at Spartan Health Surgery Center, who brings over 20 years of ASC experience. He dives into the key growth drivers for ASCs, emphasizing how physician-led initiatives and CMS shifts facilitate more procedures. Patrick also highlights the critical role of technology, particularly the transition from paper to electronic records. However, he raises concerns about the soaring anesthesia costs and their impact on sustainability, advocating for partnerships that prioritize physician needs.
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ANECDOTE

Spartan Health’s 20-Year ASC Example

  • Spartan Health Surgery Center is a 20-year-old, physician joint-venture ASC in Pittsburgh with multiple ORs.
  • The center handles GI, ophthalmology, pain management and orthopedics in a 15,000 sq ft facility.
INSIGHT

Physician Choice Drives ASC Growth

  • Physician choice and a younger, entrepreneurial surgeon population are major drivers of ASC growth.
  • CMS expanding outpatient-eligible procedures multiplies opportunities and cost savings for ASCs.
INSIGHT

Tech Is Useful But Must Fit Workflow

  • Technology adoption like EHRs is foundational, while AI and robotics remain costly and mixed in value.
  • Vendors compete to innovate, benefiting ASCs and patients as new platforms evolve.
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