Earl Anderson, CEO of Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics in Knoxville, discusses the biggest trends in the ASC industry today and how his center is preparing for value-based care.
Mr. Anderson will speak at the Becker's ASC 25th Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, October 18-20, 2018 in Chicago. Click here to learn more and register.
Question: How do you see the healthcare landscape changing and what is your strategic plan to maintain success?
Earl Anderson: Both payers and providers are trying to identify appropriate models that define and reward value, but I don't think we've quite landed on the ideal arrangement. However, in orthopedics and in our group, we've made advancements in terms of managing episodes of care and demonstrating value from those episodes. Additionally, consumers define value in healthcare differently by looking for availability and affordability, which is a primary focus of our group.
Q: What do you see your center doing over the next three to five years to promote strength and sustainable growth?
EA: It’s imperative that healthcare organizations identify and align with partners who will help them grow and sustain. We're seeing some unique alignments form in healthcare these days, and groups such as ours must be open-minded to entertain partnerships that can enable us to remain independent and to succeed.