PNL-04 - (Ask the Panel) Preparing for Tomorrow: The Future Business of Pain

Thursday, September 4, 2025

2:35 PM - 4:00 PM PST

Location: Nolita (Level 4)

CE: Credit Hours: 1.5 | Pharmacotherapy: 0 | Mate: 0

Moderator(s)

Ronald Chapman II, Esq., LLM

President
Safe Harbor Group
Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Panelist(s)

Tim Groth, CEO

Chief Executive Officer
Groth Pain & Spine
Lake Grove, New York
Pinky Pescasio, MSc, CRCR, CSAPM, CSPPM, CSBI, CSPR, CSAF, Certified in Healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance

CEO & Founder
GoHealthcare Practice Solutions
Freehold, New Jersey
Collin Duffy, PA-C

Chief PA
Groth Pain & Spine
Patchogue, New York
Alaa Abd-Elsayed, MD, MBA, MPH, CPE, FASA

Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
UW
Madison, Wisconsin

Healthcare administrators and practice owners encounter daily challenges in preparing their clinics for the future. The rapid advancements in technology, the integration of AI, shifts in government policies, and ongoing operational hurdles complicate decision-making. This panel will redirect its attention to the prospective future of business, examining emerging trends and their potential impact on the pain management sector. Let's explore the possibilities that lie ahead.

Learning Objectives:

Assess the potential impact of rapid technological advancements, including AI integration, on pain management clinics and develop strategies for their effective implementation
Predict and interpret future shifts in government policies affecting the healthcare sector, particularly in pain management, and formulate adaptive strategies for clinic operations
Identify emerging trends in the pain management sector and project their potential effects on clinic management, patient care, and business models