Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Ira Kornbluth, President, Clearway Pain Solutions
Jul 19, 2025
Ira Kornbluth, President of Clearway Pain Solutions, is a pioneer in advancing interventional pain management and transforming outpatient care. He discusses strategies for building scalable practices and the integration of cutting-edge technology like ambient dictation. Kornbluth emphasizes the shifting landscape of orthopedics and pain management, focusing on the move to outpatient surgery centers. He also highlights the importance of workforce strategies and employee recognition in enhancing service quality, all crucial for adapting to the evolving healthcare environment.
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Building a Leading Pain Practice
- Ira Kornbluth started his own pain management practice after four years in a multi-center group.
- He grew it to 10 states with 70 physicians, making it the largest pain practice in the U.S.
Shift Toward Outpatient Care
- Procedures are shifting from hospitals to surgery centers, offering equal or better quality at lower cost.
- Pain management is advancing via interventional procedures with reduced opioid reliance.
Tackling Healthcare Staffing Challenges
- Monitor employee turnover closely by position and region, and benchmark against market rates.
- Use frequent surveys and direct feedback to address staff concerns and improve retention.