The Surg

Dr. Thomas Bates - Patient Experience and Performing Total Joint Replacement in an ASC

In celebration of Patient Experience Week (April 23-29), we're sharing the story of one patient who chose an ASC-based Total Joint Replacement and got his life back. On this episode of The Surg, Brandon Hollis, AMSURG Vice President, Musculoskeletal Operations, interviews Dr. Thomas Bates, a partner physician at The Surgical Center of Morehead City (N.C.), as well as Mr. John Bolt, who had a hip replacement performed by Dr. Bates. NOTE: This episode is designed for educational purposes only. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and How Advocacy Can Turn the Tide Against Colon Cancer

The U.S. Government is the leading source of cancer research funding, and its policies play a significant role in how doctors screen for and treat colon cancer. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and on this edition of The Surg, Jay Popp, MD, AMSURG Medical Director, and Brenda Thompson Green, Manager of Pilot Growth for AMSURG and a colon cancer survivor, are joined by Patrick Velliky, Executive VP of Government Affairs for Envision, to discuss current advocacy efforts and how AMSURG and its partners are working to give colon cancer patients, families and advocates a voice at the state and federal levels.

The PEOPLE Network - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and how Employee Resource Groups can foster a culture of authenticity in the workplace

To learn more about The PEOPLE Network, Envision’s ERG for people of color and their allies, click here [https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BJBTASkekUmsIAEy47-HNKqNfC-jXXhEtYibu_wFIo5URU1XUEpYTThaNEEzTkhFVlhKQ09XVjNENC4u]. You can also visit Envision’s ERG website [http://www.envisionhealth.com/social-responsibility/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/employee-resource-group] to learn about other ERG opportunities. To stay in touch, support the DEI Program Team’s work and learn about upcoming activities, please message us at Diversity.Inclusion@EnvisionHealth.com [Diversity.Inclusion@EnvisionHealth.com] or visit Envision's DEI website [https://www.envisionhealth.com/social-responsibility/diversity-equity-and-inclusion].

Dr. Paul Brown - AMSURG’s Physician Advisory Board, GIQuIC and the Business of GI

Paul Brown, MD, of Louisville Endoscopy Center in Louisville, Kentucky, joins The Surg for a conversation with Jay Popp, MD, AMSURG Medical Director, about his career in GI and the business realities of operating a GI practice today. A longtime AMSURG partner physician, Dr. Brown sits down to discuss how AMSURG’s GI Physician Advisory Board and access to services like GIQuIC have improved outcomes in his center and across the network.

Dr. Chintan Modi - Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer in Young Patients, Early Onset CRC Cases Rising and Partnering with AMSURG

Dr. Chintan Modi, of Oak Tree Surgery Center in Edison, NJ, joins this episode of The Surg to talk with Dr. Jay Popp, AMSURG Medical Director, about a young colorectal cancer patient in his care. Dr. Modi discusses the rise of colorectal cancer among younger patients, his career in medicine and how AMSURG is a critical partner in the delivery of care in his community.