From Concept to Scale: Lessons from Building a Multi-Site Orthopedic DME Program
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From Concept to Scale: Lessons from Building a Multi-Site Orthopedic DME Program
Tuesday, September 8, 2:00–3:00 PM ET
Scaling a DME program across multiple clinics and ambulatory surgery centers requires thoughtful planning, standardization, and strong leadership. Using real-world experiences from a multi-site orthopedic practice, this session explores the strategies, challenges, and lessons learned while expanding DME operations across diverse locations and service lines.
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Learning Objectives:
- Examine organizational structures that support growth.
- Discuss standardization across clinics and ASCs.
- Review challenges and lessons learned during expansion.
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Alek Johnson, MHA
Director of Cast Room & Durable Medical Equipment at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Alek Johnson is Director of Cast Room & Durable Medical Equipment at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, based in Chicago, IL, where he leads multi-site DME operations across 7 clinic locations and 12 ASCs. He oversees programs including bracing, biologics, cold therapy, and injection workflows, with a focus on scalable growth, compliance, and patient experience. Alek has driven significant revenue expansion through standardized workflows and strategic vendor partnerships. He serves as a Senior Advisor within the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC) DME Leadership Group and collaborates with peers and industry partners to advance national best practices in DME.