Agenda:

Thursday, February 26th

Welcome Reception: 5pm – 7pm

 

Friday, February 27th

Anesthesia Economics Summit: 8am - 5pm

Happy Hour to follow

Saturday, February 28th

Medaxion Client-Only Roundtable: 8am - 3pm

 

Dr Michael Ray Hicks
9:15 a.m.

Keynote Speaker

Michael R. Hicks, MD

HCA Healthcare

President, Anesthesia Services

As the leader of the anesthesia service line for the nation’s largest health system, Dr. Hicks brings a unique and high-level perspective on the operational and economic shifts currently shaping our industry.

Before taking the helm of HCA’s anesthesia services, Dr. Hicks served as the Chief Medical Officer for Surgery Ventures, HCA’s ambulatory surgery center company.

Will present a talk entitled, "Sleep Walking or Wide Awake: Why It's Time to Do Things Differently"

Notable Speakers and Panelists

Jeff Peters, MBA
10:50 a.m.

Jeff Peters

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

Chief Growth Officer and Senior Vice President

Presents a talk entitled, "Characteristics of Anesthesia Leaders​ Who Can Lead Their Group Through the Anesthesia Crisis​"

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1:25 p.m. (Panel 3)

Stephen Porter

Piedmont Healthcare

Corporate Senior VP and CEO of Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Joins a panel discussion on “Successful Anesthesia Staffing Strategies"

9:50 a.m.

Panel 1

Meeting the Rising Demand for Anesthesia in the OR and Beyond

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Moderator

Patty Carey

Bon Secours

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Panelist

Clint Stewart

Self Regional Healthcare

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Panelist

Tom Wherry, MD

Total Anesthesia Solutions and Scope Concepts

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Panelist

Mark Carithers, MD

Prisma Health

11:15 a.m.

Panel 2

Driving Effectiveness for the Next Generation of Anesthesia Leadership

Jeff Peters, MBA

Moderator

Jeff Peters

Sullivan Consulting

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Panelist

Tom Rossi

Jackson Physician Search

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Panelist

Joseph Rodrigo, DO

ProMedical

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Panelist

Mark Wimberly, MD

Trident Anesthesia Group

1:25 p.m.

Panel 3

Successful Anesthesia Staffing Strategies

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Moderator

David Donnelly

Trinity Advisors

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Panelist

Stephen Porter

Piedmont Healthcare

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Panelist

Todd Horowitz, DO

Hospital Staffing Partners

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Panelist

Spencer Lilly

Medaxion

Expert Speakers

2:25 p.m.
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Bellinger Moody

Coronis Health

"CMS TEAM — Alternative Payment: Transforming Episode Accountability Model"

2:41 p.m.
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Dr. Chris Steel

Long Game Health

"Reframing the Pre-Operative Visit​ from Necessary Step to Strategic Asset​"

2:57 p.m.
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Gary Keeling

Coronis

"Billing for a Perioperative Medicine Clinic"

3:10 p.m.
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Jim Bobeck

Federal Hearings and Appeals

"Perspectives on the No Surprises Act (NSA) from an Independent Dispute Resolution Entity (IDRE)"

3:58 p.m.
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Michael Besedick

Medaxion

"Precision Staffing or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Statistics"

4:16 p.m.
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Aaron Stewart

Symmetry Anesthesia

"Changing the Math on the Anesthesia Stipend"

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About the Anesthesia Economics Summit

For nine years, this private summit has been the only event designed exclusively for the C‑suite and senior leaders responsible for anesthesia strategy. Now, at a moment when anesthesia faces a critical inflection point, we are opening the doors to select industry leaders who share our commitment to solving the most pressing challenges: escalating costs, workforce scarcity, operational efficiency.

This a private strategic forum where decision‑makers collaborate on solutions that will define the sustainability of anesthesia services for years to come.

Attendees will gain:

• Exclusive insights into national anesthesia trends and operational benchmarks.

• Peer-to-peer dialogue with C-suite leaders and directors confronting the same pressures.

• Actionable strategies to safeguard margins, optimize staffing, and ensure continuity of care.

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About the Venue:

Hotel Bennett is widely considered Charleston’s most luxurious landmark, striking a perfect balance between high-level professional prestige and the city’s legendary hospitality. Guests will enjoy a truly unique experience, from the European-inspired architecture and the urban oasis of its spa to the rooftop views overlooking the historic church steeples of the Holy City.

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To request an invitation, please contact roundtable@medaxion.com