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On the Brink

NexCore Group
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Healthcare Design
Surgery
Real Estate Investment
Architecture
Patient Care
Healthcare Industry
Patient Outcomes
Patient Experience
Efficiency
Cost Management
Outpatient Care
Healthcare Costs
Outpatient Surgery
Medical Real Estate
Outpatient Surgical Center
Entrepreneurship In Healthcare
Orthopedic Surgery
Healthcare
Healthcare Real Estate

The podcast helping physicians shape their ASC journey with clarity and confidence.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes9Founded10 months ago
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As we wrap up the first season of the podcast, it’s worth reflecting on the ground we’ve covered. We’ve dug into the forces reshaping surgical practice—how patient expectations are evolving alongside the push toward outpatient care, and what that mea... more

Declining reimbursements and rising costs have left many surgeons searching for strategies to secure their practice’s future. In this episode, we explore why real estate investment has become an essential component of financial planning for surgical ... more

Dr. Eric Haas has spent his career at the forefront of colon and rectal surgery, but his ambitions extend beyond the operating room. As founder and president of the Houston Colon and Rectal Surgical Group, he recognized that leasing clinical space ca... more

Episode 6: On The Brink of Designing your ASC

Guest: Drew Garst, Principal & National Healthcare Leader of ASCs, Boulder Associates

Drew has designed 400+ surgery centers across the country. He's seen what works—and what tanks a project before cons... more

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Planning a medical facility or ambulatory surgery center isn’t just about picking a floor plan—it’s about orchestrating a complex collaboration between healthcare providers, architects, and contractors to avoid costly mistakes down the road. In this ... more

Host Carolyn Wilson sits down with Michael Ray, Chief Investment Officer at Nexcore, to break down the financial side of investing in medical real estate and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs).

Being an exceptional surgeon doesn’t make you a funding ... more

Should surgeons be thinking like investors? In this episode, we tackle the financial realities reshaping surgical practice—and why physician ownership might be your best survival strategy.

Reimbursement rates are under pressure, costs are climbing,... more

What really matters to patients when they’re choosing where to have surgery? In our inaugural episode, host Carolyn Wilson sits down with patient Ashley Davidson to explore this crucial question that every surgeon should be asking.

Ashley shares her... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Venn
CEO and founding partner of the Nexcore Group, with over 25 years of experience in healthcare real estate.
Nexcore Group
Episode: On the Brink of a Business Plan
Dr. David Mack
Board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Group
Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Group
Episode: On the Brink of the Future of ASCs
Steve Christoff
Architect with 35 years of experience designing healthcare buildings.
Nexcore
Episode: On the Brink of a Blueprint
Ashley Davidson
Patient with experience in outpatient and ambulatory ASC care
Episode: On the Brink of a Movement
Jarrod Daddis
President of NexCore Group, a developer focused on healthcare real estate.
NexCore Group
Episode: On the Brink of a Big Decision
Jeremy Allen
Vice President of Investment Research at NexCore.
NexCore
Episode: On the Brink of a Macroeconomic Shift

Host

Carolyn Wilson
Host of On the Brink; discusses macro trends, ASC strategy, and patient experience in healthcare real estate.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

On the Brink of a Business Plan
Q: Do you see elements or design changes for the medical outpatient building or the ASC itself in the future?
Changes in design will reflect more active public spaces, integrating healthcare facilities in mixed-use environments to enhance accessibility and proximity for patients and staff.
On the Brink of a Business Plan
Q: What should physicians look for in their architect partner and what specifically should they think about from a design element?
They should seek architects who prioritize custom solutions tailored to their specific needs and who are willing to incorporate the latest technologies and design trends.
On the Brink of a Business Plan
Q: How should physicians think about the institutional capital, the structure of these deals such that it does protect their income stream for the future?
Physicians should look for institutional partners who understand economic frameworks that protect and maximize their income streams and allow for flexibility and liquidity in their investments.
On the Brink of Belief
Q: Did you have difficulty or challenges creating a structure that worked for you and the other independent groups that you wanted with you and the hospital?
Dr. Haas states that while the initial idea was easily accepted, the challenge lay in finding and structuring the right partnerships and developer team.
On the Brink of Belief
Q: How did you go about taking that initial thought and vision and bringing it forward?
Dr. Haas explains that they decided to purchase land to create their own space, feeling it's essential to control their environment and ensure their vision becomes a reality.

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The show focuses on the business, design, and investment side of ambulatory surgery centers and healthcare real estate, with frequent discussions about ownership models, reimbursement dynamics, and the evolving role of physicians in shaping their practice environments. Episodes often feature physicians, architects, and real estate executives who share practical insights on ASC development, facility design, capital strategies, and patient experience, along with macro trends like reimbursement pressures and the shift toward outpatient care. A standout thread is the emphasis on collaboration between clinicians and developers to create efficient, community-connected facilities that improve access and outcomes. The format tends to mix strategic ... more

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2. Dr. David Mack
3. Steve Christoff
4. Ashley Davidson
5. Jarrod Daddis
6. Jeremy Allen

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