OasisLMS

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.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine organizational structures that support growth.
• Discuss standardization across clinics and ASCs.
• Review challenges and lessons learned during expansion.

Speaker:

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.