Kathleen Hickman, RN, BSN, MS, CASC
Administrator and Clinical Director of Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center with 25 years in the ASC industry, a nursing background and a master's in healthcare administration; discusses ASC growth, higher-acuity cases, CMS code changes and innovation.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 7min
Kathleen Hickman, RN, BSN, MS, CASC, Administrator and Clinical Director of Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center
Kathleen Hickman, RN, BSN, MS, CASC, is the Administrator and Clinical Director of Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center, boasting 25 years in the ASC industry. She delves into the exciting growth of ASCs with higher-acuity cases, the transformative impact of new CMS codes, and the role of AI in enhancing operational efficiencies. Kathleen shares her enthusiasm for cardiology expansion, discusses the challenges of consolidation, and emphasizes the importance of culture and innovation in the future of surgical care.
