Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Grant Luke, ASC Ambassador and Consultant in Supply Chain and Healthcare Technology
Dec 15, 2025
Grant Luke, an ASC ambassador and consultant with expertise in supply chain and healthcare technology, shares insights on enhancing asset management in ambulatory surgery centers. He discusses the shift of high-acuity cases to ASCs, emphasizing the need for sophisticated lifecycle management. Grant highlights the persistent waste in workflows and advocates for optimizing capital allocation for greater clinical and financial benefits. He also introduces innovative AI tools from CapExpert that can enhance procurement processes, while offering invaluable advice to emerging leaders in the field.
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Higher-Acuity Cases Shift ASC Requirements
- ASCs are receiving higher-acuity cases that bring complex needs beyond the procedure itself.
- This shift demands more sophisticated asset lifecycle management to support procedures safely and efficiently.
Hidden Waste Despite ASC Efficiency
- Significant waste remains across ASC operations despite overall efficiency versus hospitals.
- Hyper-optimization efforts target preference card variance, inventory obsolescence, and reactive capital procurement.
From Line-Item Buys To Portfolio Thinking
- ASCs are moving from single-item buys toward portfolio-level capital optimization.
- Leaders should evaluate combinations of infrastructure, equipment, and repairs for maximum clinical and financial return.