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 firsthand experience navigating surgical decisions, revealing how trust, personal connections, and facility environment shaped her choices. Her story highlights a truth that many surgeons overlook: clinical excellence isn’t enough. Patients need facilities that feel clean, safe, and reassuring—expectations that have only intensified since COVID.

This conversation is a wake-up call for the surgical community. Carolyn and Ashley discuss why understanding the patient perspective is essential for building trust, improving outcomes, and creating spaces where patients feel confident in their care.

If you’re a surgeon looking to strengthen your practice or simply curious about what patients really think when facing surgery, this episode offers eye-opening insights you can act on.

Why are so many healthcare providers reaching their breaking point? This episode confronts three critical forces reshaping medical practice today: provider burnout, the rapid rise of AI and technology, and the growing challenge of workforce engagement.

NexCore VP of Investment Research Jeremy Allen unpacks how these trends are interconnected, threatening the sustainability of healthcare delivery. Provider burnout is creating a shortage crisis that affects entire communities. Meanwhile, technological advances are transforming patient expectations and operational demands faster than many practices can adapt.

So how do healthcare professionals survive and thrive in this new landscape? This conversation moves beyond simply recognizing these challenges to exploring actionable strategies for maintaining well-being and professional fulfillment.

If you’re feeling the strain of modern healthcare delivery or want to understand where the industry is heading, this episode offers crucial insights for navigating what’s next.

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, and traditional practice models are struggling. Our guest (NexCore President Jarrod Daddis) breaks down what surgeons need to know about entering real estate and ASC investments, from understanding market dynamics to building reliable referral patterns.

The key insight? Third-party developers can bridge the gap between physicians and health systems, creating alignment that benefits everyone—better economics, improved sustainability, and better patient care.

This episode challenges surgeons to move beyond clinical excellence and embrace a proactive investment mindset. Your expertise in healthcare delivery is valuable—here’s how to leverage it to build a more resilient financial foundation.

If you’re feeling the squeeze of changing healthcare economics or curious about physician ownership models, this conversation offers practical guidance for taking control of your practice’s future.