Measure.
Manage.
Optimize.
Ambient AI for the ASC
Your OR is your most valuable asset. CareLens sees it as a data-rich operations center in real time — driving more billable cases, safer outcomes, and stronger surgeon and staff satisfaction.
40 23 min
Average reduction in turnover time*- cleaning and room prep.
*Sheridan Surgical Operations
100%
Real-time milestone capture- no manual entry, no post-case reconstruction.
< 1 hour
Total hardware install per OR- cameras, processing unit, and cable run
36 min
Recoverable OR time per day identified by utilization analytics.
Every ASC is accountable for two things at once
THE PROBLEM
Case volume drives revenue. Clinical quality and safety protect the license. Neither is measured in real time today — and they are not separate problems. Efficiency without quality creates liability; quality without efficiency creates an unprofitable business.
EFFICIENCY - WHY ASCs CARE
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ASC revenue = case volume × fixed reimbursement. CMS and payer contracts set the price.
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Turnover between cases is the largest driver of throughput per OR per day.
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Median U.S. ASC OR utilization is 60–70%; the top quartile clears ~85%*
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Every 10 minutes cut from turnover can mean ~1 additional case per OR per day.
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In ortho ASCs billing $2K–$8K per case, fixed staff cost means extra cases drive margin.
*Source: Becker’s ASC Review / VMG Health ASC Benchmarking Study
QUALITY & SAFETY- WHY ASCs CARE
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AAAHC and Joint Commission accreditation require ongoing KPI documentation.
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Never events — wrong site, retained instruments, medication errors — represent significant business risks.
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Compliance evidence is manual and post-hoc; EMR reconstructed records are often incomplete and fabricated.
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Surgeons choose ASCs for smooth workflow and safety culture.
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Poor safety data can drive surgeon defection — and revenue loss.
CareLens is an ambient AI platform
THE PLATFORM
CareLens transforms passive surgical environments into intelligent, data-rich operations centers — without disrupting clinical workflows or requiring staff behavior change.
Smart cameras + on-device inference
Edge-based AI processes video and audio in real time — no cloud latency, no PHI transmission, no workflow friction.
Seamless integration
Connects with existing practice management solutions — no rip-and-replace, no disruption to current systems.
Upgrade your workflow - with a sharpened lens
THE PRODUCT
Real-time intelligence, from first case to final close
One platform, live in every OR — for administrators, OR managers, surgeons, and staff.
01 - LIVE STATUS
Every OR, live, on any screen
Throughput, bottlenecks, true utilization, and staffing insights displayed in real time for OR management and surgeons — on the ops board , a tablet, or the phone in your pocket.
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Live room-by-room phase and progress view
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Bottlenecks surface as they form, not after
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True utilization — measured, not estimated
THE CATEGORY
The ambient AI arc in healthcare
From documentation to surgical intelligence - ambient technology is moving closer to the operating room and the surgical decision layer.
2018
Ambient Scribe
Audio-only clinical documentation embedded in major EHRs - Now extending into ASC-specific workflows.
2020
Ambient Patient Monitoring
Room-scale video + audio for patient safety, virtual nursing, and inpatient monitoring in hospital settings.
2023
OR Operational Intelligence
Ambient AI captures case events, throughput, turnover, and scheduling analytics in the hospital OR.
2026
Ambient Surgical Intelligence- ASC Native
Multimodal video + audio for the ASC OR: operational data, clinical safety, and procedure-scale intelligence via AR integration.
CareLens.ai
CATEGORY SHIFT: Documentation Monitoring Operations Surgical Intelligence
The shift is from recording what happened to understanding and improving what is happening now.
THE VALIDATION
ON STAFF ACCOUNTABILITY & PERFORMANCE
"This CareLens data is transformative. When I can show my team that we've cut turnover times nearly in half — from 40 minutes to 23 minutes — that's something I can bring back to staff and say 'good work, this is great.' That kind of concrete validation makes all the difference."
ON OPERATIONAL IMPACT
"Without CareLens data, concerns about efficiency just turn into complaints everyone gets used to. But when you can show actual performance metrics, leadership pays attention — and so do our surgeons."
SECURITY PRIVACY COMPLIANCE
Built for the ASC: diligence ready from day one
HIPAA- aligned by design
BAA in place - Encryption of all PHI at rest and in transit - RBAC - Audit logging - Designated privacy and security personnel.
You own your data
Customer retains full ownership- No marketing or research use without consent - No web trackers on the CareLens UI.
On-prem edge + HIPAA cloud
On-prem compute · Video/audio deleted from edge after upload · US-based HIPAA-compliant Google Cloud Storage.
External attestation
Cloud providers SOC 2 Type 2 · ML / SW ISO 27001:2022.
THE TEAM
Built by the people who build digital health at scale
Our team includes seasoned industry professionals, doctors and entrepreneurs with deep experience building FDA-cleared products, global med-device partnerships, and regulated AI .
CEO
Ted Spooner
Ted Spooner holds over two decades of entrepreneurial leadership, guiding four startups from inception to successful exits, including a NASDAQ IPO (CORI). A proven leader in regulated health tech innovation and solution development, with a track record of building strategic partnerships with global leaders such as Apple, Microsoft, and Philips. Ted has raised over $85M in venture capital from investors including Battery Ventures, FTV Capital, Pamlico Capital, and BCI, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions.
COO
DAVID VAN ANDEL
David Van Andel is a seasoned healthcare technology executive and founder, with a successful track record as CEO of a multi-location physical therapy practice. He brings deep expertise in digital health and clinical innovation, with experience spanning clinical strategy development, technology integration, and digital health commercialization. David’s leadership bridges the gap between patient-centered care and emerging digital solutions, driving meaningful transformation across the healthcare landscape.
CTO
TILL BAY
Till Bay is a seasoned technology leader and innovator, serving as Contract CTO and CEO of CareLens.ai’s development partner, Comerge AG. He brings deep expertise in computer vision–based, regulated medical device and software development for multinational companies. A recognized pioneer in FDA-cleared mixed reality surgical navigation systems, Till combines technical precision with visionary leadership to advance the next generation of medical innovation.
Corporate Counsel
THOMAS BROOKE
Thomas Brooke is a business-savvy, hands-on legal executive with over 20 years of experience leading legal functions for early-stage and high-growth technology companies. He brings extensive expertise across commercial transactions, venture capital financing, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, HR, regulatory compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and SaaS operations. Thomas is known for balancing strategic vision with practical execution, helping innovative companies scale responsibly and successfully.
Surgical Channel Advisor
DAVID JEVSEVAR
David Jevsevar, MD, MBA, FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 23 years of clinical experience and advanced business training focused on healthcare leadership. As CEO of OrthoVirginia, one of the nation’s largest orthopedic surgical practices, he brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and strategic vision—driving innovation, operational excellence, and improved patient outcomes across the orthopedic care continuum.
VP Customer Success
BRANDY WELLS
Brandy Wells is a Seasoned product and deployment leader specializing in product implementation & go-to-market strategy. His career includes leadership roles at Delfina, Zimmer Biomet, and First Data, where he built and launched innovative healthcare and fintech platforms in partnerships with Apple, Microsoft, and Walmart China.