Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Jacob Rodman, Chief Executive Officer of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic
Nov 1, 2025
Jacob Rodman, Chief Executive Officer of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, brings over 25 years of healthcare leadership experience. He discusses the success of in-house anesthesia services, enhancing operational efficiency and increasing case volume. Jacob dives into the impact of Medicare uncertainties on revenue and the promising role of AI in clinical operations. He also shares his vision for integrated outpatient care and leadership development, emphasizing the importance of a strong team to manage growth and patient volumes.
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Medicare And AI Are Catalysts
- Medicare policy changes and site-of-service shifts for spine could unlock more ASC cases for Medicare patients in 2026.
- AI adoption is emerging as a key lever to streamline clinical and operational workflows in ASCs.
Bring Anesthesia In-House
- Do consider bringing anesthesia services in-house to align incentives and improve coordination across pre-op and OR care.
- Jacob Rodman reports this change delivered an average of 14 additional ASC cases per month.
Prepare Billing And Leadership First
- Train your billing team before transitioning anesthesia in-house to handle anesthesia billing, units, and collections.
- Recruit an experienced anesthesiologist leader to own coding and operational setup for faster ramp-up.