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Melanie Prevost

Associate Director, ZBX ASC Solutions, at Zimmer Biomet

Melanie Prevost’s career in the healthcare industry is truly in her DNA. With more than two decades of experience in marketing and advertising, she has seamlessly navigated both sides of the industry—working within the healthcare sector itself and the advertising agencies that serve it. She began a career in communications at Medtronic Spine & Biologics, where she gained firsthand insight into the inner workings of the healthcare landscape. She later transitioned back into the agency side, stepping into a pivotal leadership role in which she oversaw multiple industry verticals and led integrated campaigns that deeply resonated with audiences. After 12 years, Prevost embarked on a new academic chapter at Arkansas State University, earning a Master of Science in Strategic Communications and further strengthening her expertise. Today, she leads ZBX ASC Solutions at Zimmer Biomet, shaping strategies that advance the industry and deliver measurable impact. She oversees the go-to-market strategy for this comprehensive solutions portfolio, partnering with surgeons and healthcare administrators to communicate meaningful clinical and operational value. Her unwavering commitment to excellence in health care marketing communications defines her work and positions her as a respected industry leader.

9:45-10:30 a.m

Wednesday April 22, 2026

The ASC Disruption: Clinical and Technology Perspectives

The continued growth of ASCs and the increased number of procedures being performed within the environment have resulted in the need for innovative solutions from orthopedic device makers. This session will offer insights from both an OEM representative and a surgeon to discuss challenges, opportunities, trends, and the future vision for orthopedic procedures taking place in ASCs and the device technology to facilitate them.

Moderated by Tony Freeman