Redefining Pain Management & MSK Care with Dr. Ira Kornbluth | Clearway Pain Solutions, ASCs, and the Future of Interventional Pain

Host Roy Bejarano sits down with Dr. Ira Kornbluth, a leading figure in pain management and musculoskeletal (MSK) care, to discuss the evolution of Clearway Pain Solutions, its growth into the largest pain management practice in the U.S., and how interventional pain treatments are reshaping the industry.

In this episode, Dr. Kornbluth shares his journey from independent practice to private equity-backed national leader, his strategic approach to ASC (ambulatory surgery center) expansion, and how Clearway Pain Solutions maintains clinical compliance while driving innovation in pain treatment. The conversation also tackles opioid prescribing trends, risk management in pain medicine, and the future of MSK practice growth.

Timestamps:

• [00:01] Introduction to the podcast and guest, Dr. Ira Kornbluth
• [03:30] The evolution of pain management & interventional pain medicine
• [10:45] Private Equity vs. Independent Practice: What works best for growth?
• [17:30] Compliance in Pain Medicine: How Clearway Pain Solutions mitigates risk
• [24:15] Acquisition Strategy & Due Diligence: What Clearway looks for in partnerships
• [30:00] ASCs & Procedure Expansion: Why surgery centers are the future of pain care
• [37:00] Pain Management & Opioids: How the industry is adapting post-crisis
• [45:00] The Future of MSK Care: Growth opportunities in value-based care, partnerships, and technology

Key Takeaways:

• Pain Management is Evolving: Interventional treatments, ASCs, and new procedures are shifting the focus from chronic opioid management to minimally invasive pain relief solutions.
• Private Equity Helps Scale Operations: With the right partner, MSK and pain practices can gain financial discipline, accelerate growth, and maintain clinical quality.
• Surgery Centers are the Next Big Growth Area: Clearway Pain Solutions is investing heavily in ASC development as pain procedures move into outpatient settings.
• Opioid Prescribing is Declining: The medical community is shifting to earlier interventional pain management and reducing reliance on opioids.
• Acquisitions Require Strict Due Diligence: Not all pain practices meet Clearway’s compliance and cultural standards—choosing the right partners is key to long-term success.

Resources:

• Clearway Pain Solutions: Website: https://clearwaypain.com/
• Dr. Ira Kornbluth: LinkedIn Profile linkedin.com/in/ira-kornbluth-1b70a31b

About the Guest:

• Dr. Ira Kornbluth is a pain management physician, entrepreneur, and national leader in interventional pain care. He has led Clearway Pain Solutions to become the largest pain practice in the U.S., focusing on scalable growth, compliance, and high-quality patient outcomes.

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