Symposium 2026 The High-Performance ASC – Advancing Clinical Excellence, Business Success & the Future of Ophthalmic Surgery
DATE: Saturday, October 10, 2026
TIME: 11:15am-1:15pm CT
VENUE: Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel
ADDRESS: 700 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
MEETING ROOMS: Patrons Ballroom
Program Synopsis:
The 2026 OOSS Symposium will focus on advancing the business and clinical success of ophthalmic ASCs through expert-led panels, regulatory updates, and strategic insights. The event will begin with a lunch buffet at 11:15am, followed by the program at 11:30am.
Meeting Agenda:
- OOSS Strategic Priorities – William Wiley, MD, OOSS President, and Diane Blanck, Executive Director – 10 min
- Alcon Welcome Remarks by the Presenting Sponsor – Rafael Chan, VP, Alcon Vision Suite Global Surgical Franchise – 5 min
- Washington Update – Mike Romansky, JD, OOSS Washington Counsel – 15 min
- Focus on reimbursement – proposed rule and upcoming final rule expectations, patient safety, and ASC policy issues
- Retina Access Challenges and New Opportunities to Introduce or Grow Retina in the ASC – 15 min
- Panelists: Christopher Riemann, MD, Thomas Aaberg, MD, Randy Gubler, VP, National Strategic Accounts, Neurotech, Mark Baum, CEO, Harrow
- Facilitator: Todd Albertz, CASC
- Spotlight on Neurotech Pharmaceuticals – Beth Marsh, CCO – 5 min
- ASC Ownership and Succession Planning Panel of Physicians – 30 min
- Panelists: Toby Tyson, MD, Kris Pugh, MD, Michael Patterson, DO, Michael Greenwood, MD, Maureen Waddle
- Facilitator: Rob McCarville, Medical Consulting Group
- Lower Costs and Improve Efficiencies – Phil Meyer, CEO, EyeProGPO - 5 min
- Introduction of New OOSS Members’ Benefits and Tools – 15 min
- OOSS team – Diane Blanck, Carrie Jacobs, and Todd Albertz
*Agenda and/or speakers are subject to change.
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