Michael Gale

Michael Gale is the Administrative Director at Sentara Obici Ambulatory Surgical Center, with a diverse background in healthcare management. He discusses the movement of higher acuity cases to ambulatory surgical centers, prompted by new CMS policies. Gale emphasizes the importance of tailored patient care and education, especially for outpatient knee replacements. He also delves into the challenges of regulatory factors, the role of AI in improving surgery operations, and the need to attract younger physicians to ensure future success in this evolving landscape.