The Barricaid device is designed to close large defects in the annulus which often lead to disc reherniation. Barricaid is comprised of a titanium bone anchor and a barrier that plugs the hole from the inside the annulus, and was proven superior vs. discectomy alone - reducing reoperations for reherniations by an average of 81% over 7 distinct study populations. The 5-year results from Barricaid’s randomized controlled trial were recently published in JAMA and maintain superiority through the 5-year endpoint. Complementary to a limited lumbar discectomy, Barricaid offers ASCs optimized patient outcomes and positive facility reimbursement.

Providing the necessary partnership to help customers navigate the complex healthcare landscape, Cardinal Health is a global, integrated healthcare products and solutions company. We provide vital products, world-class services and customized solutions for hospitals and health systems, pharmacies, clinical laboratories, ambulatory surgery centers, and physician offices worldwide.

DePuy Synthes, the Orthopaedics Company of Johnson & Johnson, is dedicated to the long-term success of ASCs. Focusing on customized solutions to address the rapidly evolving needs of surgeon-entrepreneurs and ASC administrators, DePuy Synthes aims to raise the standard of patient satisfaction with implants, technologies, and workflow solutions based on clinical excellence, economic value, and operational support.

Tackling today’s complex and interconnected healthcare problems requires knowledge and experience across multiple disciplines. That’s what ECG brings to every consulting engagement. With deep expertise in strategy, finance, operations, and technology, ECG builds multidisciplinary teams to meet the unique needs of every client – from discrete operational issues to bigger-picture strategic and financial challenges. Learn more at www.ecgmc.com.

If you would like to increase cash flow, improve your bottom line, and grow your business, we will customize a solution just for you. Our suite of services can help you lower rejection rates, receive higher negotiated reimbursements, and improve your reporting analytics – just for starters.  

Heron’s mission is to improve patient’s lives by developing best-in-class medicines that address major unmet medical needs. Our portfolio includes two products approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, SUSTOL® (granisetron) extended release injection and CINVANTI TM (aprepitant) injectable emulsion, as well as one product in development; HTX-011, a novel fixed-dose combination of the local anesthetic bupivacaine with the nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drug (NSAID) meloxicam is being investigated for application into the surgical site to reduce postoperative pain and the need for opioid analgesics for 72 hours.

Merritt Healthcare Advisors is focused exclusively on representing surgical centers, surgical hospitals and healthcare practices that are considering strategic options, whether it is selling an interest in their organization or creating a new partnership. We are the only firm that combines an investment banking background with actual “owners” experience that comes from developing and managing our own healthcare facilities.

Mizuho OSI® is a U.S. based manufacturer and the original pioneer of the specialty surgery table market. The company’s orthopedic and spine surgery tables and pressure management products are designed to improve patient positioning and can be found in ORs throughout the US.

Montecito Medical is one of the nation’s largest privately held companies specializing in healthcare-related real estate acquisitions and funding the development of medical real estate. Montecito is a leading resource for both medical real estate owners and healthcare providers seeking to monetize or expand their holdings. Since 2006, it has completed transactions across the United States involving more than $5 billion in medical real estate. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, Montecito has been named for four consecutive years as a “key influencer in healthcare real estate” by GlobeSt.com and the editors of Real Estate Forum. The company’s CEO, Chip Conk, was named Healthcare Real Estate Executive of the Year for 2021 by Healthcare Real Estate Insights.

National Medical is a national revenue cycle management company with a sophisticated, boutique-like approach to operational delivery and client service. The company focuses solely on servicing ASCs and their affiliated surgeons. National Medical's team of ASC experts provide industry insights, education and data analytics to help clients overcome industry challenges to improve financial performance.

Neo is a Swiss medical device company focused on developing next generation spinal fusion technology for value-based healthcare. We are dedicated to enabling all peri-operative stakeholders to improve efficiency, procedural simplicity and mechanical force control while pursing outcome excellence in thoracolumbar fusion procedures.

Nuance healthcare solutions capture, improve and communicate more than 300 million patient stories each year, helping more than 500,000 clinicians in 10,000 global healthcare organizations to drive meaningful clinical and financial outcomes. Nuance's award-winning clinical speech recognition, medical transcription, CDI, surgical CAPD, coding, quality and medical imaging solutions provide a more complete and accurate view of patient care.

PREFcards™ works with ASCs and Hospitals all across North America to solve their pain points of managing preference cards. We're reimagining preference cards for tomorrow's ORs.

SI-BONE, Inc. is a leading medical device company that has developed the iFuse Implant System®, a proprietary minimally invasive surgical implant system to fuse the sacroiliac joint. The iFuse Implant, available since 2009, is the only device for treatment of SI joint dysfunction supported by significant published clinical evidence, including level 1 trials, showing safety, effectiveness and durability, including lasting pain relief.

SCA, a leader in the outpatient surgery industry, strategically partners with health plans, medical groups and health systems across the country to develop and optimize surgical facilities. SCA operates more than 200 surgical facilities, including ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals, in partnership with more than 3,000 physicians. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com.

At William Blair, we're committed to our colleagues, our clients, and our communities. Serving our clients starts with the capabilities and collaboration of our team—making our employees our most important asset. When we create an environment where employees perform their best, our delivery for clients will be the best it can be.

Zimmer Biomet focuses on alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world through its innovative, collaborative ecosystem of outstanding products and solutions. As a trusted partner, Zimmer Biomet strives to deliver optimal clinical and economical outcomes in musculoskeletal health. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, USA, Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare. We design, manufacture and market orthopaedic reconstructive products sports medicine, biologics, extremities and trauma products; craniomaxillofacial and thoracic products; and related surgical products. We collaborate with healthcare professionals around the globe to advance the pace of innovation. Our products and solutions help treat patients suffering from disorders of, or injuries to, bones, joints or supporting soft tissues. Together with healthcare professionals, we help millions of people live better lives. We have operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sell products in more than 100 countries.

United Surgical Partners International is an ambulatory healthcare provider serving approximately 2.7 million patients a year in collaboration with over 9,000 physicians and over 50 prominent health system partners nationwide. The company, which is a subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, currently operates more than 280 surgical facilities, more than 100 urgent care centers and 24 imaging centers. For more information, please visit www.uspi.com.