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Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare -- Spine and Orthopedic Podcast
Episode: How ASCs can enhance at home care and increase patient satisfaction post-surgery
Description: Dr. Greg Colbath, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, fellowship trained in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction. discusses the challenges patients face with opioid management after surgery in an ASC setting. He explores the importance of proper at-home drug disposal for patient safety and satisfaction, particularly with Deterra's disposal pouch system. Dr. Colbath also shares his experience with implementing safe disposal practices and the role it plays in reducing opioid misuse. This episode is sponsored by Deterra.