Keynote: Kay Frances

Meet Kay Frances

Funny Motivational Speaker, Kay Frances, has shared her message to “lighten up, stress less and take care of ourselves” in 49 states and Canada for over 30 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a degree in Health and Education.

Kay is the author of “The Funny Thing about Stress; A Seriously Humorous Guide to a Happier Life.”

When it comes to humor, Kay is the “real deal” having performed as a professional standup comedian for many years and appearing on a number of national television and radio programs including Lifetime Cable’s “Girls Night Out” and NBC’s “America’s Funniest People”. She also lived and performed in New York City where she appeared at the nation’s top comedy clubs such as “The Improvisation” and “Catch a Rising Star.”

The Funny Thing about Stress

We all know that we should manage our stress, but we don’t necessarily know why or how! It’s Kay Frances to the STRESS-cue! She literally wrote the book on stress! With this energetic, upbeat presentation, attendees laugh while they learn without straining their brains.

In our frenzied world, people need to be reminded of the importance of managing their stress, keeping a sense of humor and maintaining a positive attitude for peak performance and success in all areas of their lives. The so-called “little things” in life can become cumulative if we don’t stop them in their tracks. We need to manage our stress before it manages us! We also need to remember that change is an inevitable part of life, but how we choose to view it is up to us.

Kay Frances combines her years of standup comedy, her education, and her passion for her message to offer a unique skill set not often found in one speaker. It’s clean, relatable humor-with-a-message at its funniest!

 

PRESENTERS

Terry Bohlke

CASC, MHA, CPA, CMA
Vice President, Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Community Health Systems

 

 

Terry is Vice President of Ambulatory Surgery Centers for Community Health Systems in Nashville, Tennessee. Terry served as President of the national ASC Association (ASCA) from 2014 to 2016 and as President of the California Surgery Center Association (CASA) from 2012 to 2014. Terry was Vice President of Operations for two national surgery center companies and has been Administrator of a large, multi-specialty ASC.

Terry is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC). He holds a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and an undergraduate degree in Accounting. He served as adjunct assistant professor at the University of Florida in the Masters in Healthcare Administration program. He retired as Commander in the United States Navy Reserve after 24 years of military service.

Geri Eaves

BSN, RN, CASC, CNOR
CEO/Administrator
Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery Center

 

 

Experienced Healthcare Executive and Registered Nurse with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & ambulatory surgery center industry for over 20 years. Possesses skills that include Healthcare Consulting, Ambulatory Surgery Center Management and Construction, Project Management, Joint Commission/AAAHC Accreditation, Quality Improvement, Credentialing, and Emergency Management.

William M. Prentice

CEO
Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

 

 

 

Bill Prentice is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) and the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Foundation (ASCAF). ASCA is the national organization representing the interests of more than 6,000 ambulatory surgery centers in the US, and provides advocacy, education, benchmarking and staff training for its many members.

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Grant Luke

Consultant
CapExpert

 

 

 

Having been a vendor selling into the ASC, and an evaluator of technology working for ASC management companies has given me a unique perspective. But witnessing firsthand the relentless demands placed on my wife, a nurse at an ASC, has truly ignited a passion for me.  Frontline healthcare workers are constantly stretched thin, juggling multiple roles while striving to deliver exceptional patient care.  They’re asked to do more with less, every single day.  That’s why I’m dedicated to supporting these nurses who are on the front lines, in the trenches of patient care.

Whether evaluating technology as part of an ASC management company or offering solutions as a vendor, my guiding principle is simple: How does this empower nurses to prioritize their patients?

Every administrative burden I can alleviate, every process I can streamline, directly translates to a lighter load for ASC staff and, ultimately, better care for the patients they serve.

Randy Quinn

CRNA
Chief Integration Officer
Guide Anesthesia

 

 

Randy Quinn is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with over 13 years of experience in anesthesia practice and healthcare leadership. He is the owner of Guide Anesthesia, a company he founded a decade ago, which has grown to employ 200 anesthesia providers across Arizona, Texas, and Michigan. In addition to his work in anesthesia services, Randy is a part-owner of Bilwell, a medical billing company specializing in revenue cycle management for healthcare providers.

Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Randy has been a dedicated advocate for nursing and anesthesia practice. He served on the Arizona State Board of Nursing for nine years, including nearly eight years as its president, where he played a vital role in shaping state policies and advancing professional standards.

With a passion for clinical excellence, regulatory advocacy, and healthcare business strategy, Randy brings a unique perspective to the intersection of anesthesia practice and healthcare leadership.

Sammy Ramirez

RN, MBA, MSN
CEO
Banner Cardiovascular Center Arcadia

 

 

Sammy Ramirez is a seasoned healthcare leader with over a decade of experience as a nurse, specializing in the Cardiovascular service line. He has extensive expertise in the development and management of ambulatory surgery centers, having worked across independent private practice ASCs as well as health system joint ventures. In addition to his RN, Sammy holds an MBA/MSN from Grand Canyon University. He currently serves as the CEO of Banner Cardiovascular Center Arcadia—the nation’s first academic cardiovascular ambulatory surgery center. His leadership focuses on innovation, operational excellence, and expanding access to high-quality cardiovascular care.

Todd Currier

CASC, CPA, FACMPE
CEO/Administrator
Bend Surgery Center

 

 

Experienced Administrator and business professional with a demonstrated history of working in the small business and medical industries.  Todd has been in ASC industry for 20 years and has worked in small, large, and de novo ASC’s.    He is active in ASCA and Oregon ASC Association serving as an officer in both.    He has a passion for the ASC industry and pushes enjoys participating and collaborating with ASC’s across the country.

Jason S. McGrath

Advisor
Pulse Surgical Advisors

 

 

Deb Yoder

RN, BSN, MHA, CNOR, CASC
VP Facility Development
Compass Surgical Partners

 

 

Experienced Healthcare executive with Acute and ASC experience. The last 18 years in the ASC arena either working as a clinical DON, Administrator or in the corporate arena working with providers and staff in ASC operations, Clinical expertise as well as Facility Development and equipment planning. Experience with over 25 new projects and many HOPD to free standing ASC conversions. My personal goal is to take each provider and teams vision and make it possible in a fully accredited ASC.

Chaz Hinkle

MBA
Chief People Officer
American Vision Partners

 

 

Chaz Hinkle is American Vision Partners’ Chief People Officer. He provides strategic direction and oversight for AVP’s talent strategy, provider and corporate recruiting, total rewards, learning and development, employee relations, and HR administration. Chaz leads AVP’s People Services team with a core mission: to support the growth and success of the business and our people. Prior to American Vision Partners, Chaz led People teams at a variety of private equity and venture capital-backed healthcare technology and healthcare services companies, including Welltok (a Virgin Pulse Company that is now Personify Health), Matrix Medical Network, and The TriZetto Group (a Cognizant Company). Chaz earned his Master of Business Administration, BS Accountancy, and BS Finance degrees with the highest honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Chaz is also a proud U.S. military veteran who served nearly 10 years in the United States Marine Corps, including combat tours of duty with 1st Marine Division (1stMarDiv), 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines (3/1) and 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines (3/4) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Elethia Dean

RN, PhD
CEO
ASC Compliance

 

 

Elethia has more than 30 years experience in the health care industry, including clinical and administrative experience in acute and ambulatory care settings.  The knowledge obtained during her PhD dissertation research has been used to help many ASCs pass recent Medicare surveys without deficiencies.Elethia developed ASC Compliance with the goal to equip her clients with the tools necessary to increase efficiency and profitability, while still meeting regulatory requirements in the ambulatory surgery center setting.