Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Elisa Auguste, Administrator, Precision Care Surgery Center
Nov 2, 2025
Elisa Auguste, an experienced administrator at Precision Care Surgery Center and vice president of her state ASC association, dives into the dynamics reshaping outpatient surgery. She highlights significant trends like the migration of cases to ASCs, enhancements in payer partnerships, and the impact of technology, particularly AI in coding and documentation. Elisa emphasizes the importance of thoughtful strategies and investing in staff to ensure quality care, and advocates for collaboration between ASCs and hospitals for mutual growth.
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Career From Front Desk To Administrator
- Elisa Auguste started in ASCs at the front desk and worked every non-clinical role up to administrator.
- Her path illustrates long-term internal growth and deep operational experience in ambulatory surgery centers.
Cases Are Moving To ASCs
- Appropriate case migration to ASCs is rising as technology enables more complex procedures outside hospitals.
- Payer steerage and employer direct contracting further accelerate volume shifts to ASCs for cost savings.
Plan Service Line Expansion Carefully
- Assess and plan thoroughly before adding new service lines and hire or train staff with specialty expertise.
- Review revenue cycle nuances for new specialties to avoid leaving money on the table.