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Why Dr. Adam Kanter joined Hoag after 15 years at a 40-hospital academic system
After 15 years at Pittsburgh-based UPMC, Adam Kanter, MD, left the 40-hospital academic health system, where he was chief of spine surgery and a tenured professor, to become associate executive medical director of the Hoag Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute in Orange, Calif. -
'The proof is in the results': 1 physician's perspective on MSO partnerships
Showing the value proposition of deals and having physician leadership from the top down can help management service organizations draw interest from independent practices, according to Emil Engels, MD, CEO of Aligned Orthopedic Partners. -
'Put patient care back in the hands of the physician': What we heard in September
Spine and orthopedic experts and leaders in September spoke with Becker's Spine Review about topics from payer negotiations to skills they want to accomplish. -
Dr. Raj Bhole's goals for an orthopedic MSO merger
Addressing the stigma of private equity partnerships is a challenge top of mind for Raj Bhole, MD, chair of Resurgens Orthopedics and board member of United Musculoskeletal Partners. -
What 3 surgeons would change about the orthopedics, spine industry
Payer relationships and physician autonomy are two things that need to be improved in the orthopedic and spine surgery industries, according to three surgeons. -
How 1 physician leader approaches patient outcome data
Data analytics is an important aspect for Eric Wieser, MD, vice president of Dallas-based Arlington Orthopedic Associates and board member of United Musculoskeletal Partners, to consider in his position. -
The key to maintaining culture in a growing orthopedic group
Maintaining culture is a crucial yet challenging aspect of growing an orthopedic group, according to Mark Conklin, MD, of Golden, Colo.-based -based Panorama Orthopedics. -
Is private equity harming or benefiting orthopedic, spine surgery? 5 surgeons weigh in
Although private equity has the ability to increase inefficiency and growth at orthopedic and spine practices, many surgeons still believe there could be disadvantages to these deals. -
'Robots do not make surgeons better': What we heard in August
Spine and orthopedic experts and leaders in August spoke with Becker's Spine Review on topics from private equity to total disc replacements. -
Hoag's joint replacement chief on the future of orthopedic robots
Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute has grown its robotic arsenal in 2022, installing its fourth system in August. -
Why private equity is bettering orthopedics, 3 physician leaders say
Private equity investment is an evolving force in orthopedics and can give practices an advantage in the market, according to physicians part of the July merger of two management services organizations. -
Migration of orthopedic cases to ASCs to continue influence on value-based care, 1 surgeon exec says
The increase in value-based care for orthopedic cases will continue to be pushed by the transition of cases to ASCs, but staffing shortages could threaten care delivery, according to one orthopedic surgeon leader. -
The top industry worries for spine surgeons: 4 insights
A lack of access to innovative technology, mounting pressures from health systems and payer denials are among some of the top worries for spine surgeons today. -
'A great leveling of the playing field': How Dr. Richard Berger built orthopedics' 'BEST' telehealth service
Richard Berger, MD, created a telehealth program for total joint replacement patients. He calls it Berger's Elective Surgical and Telemedicine Experience, or BEST, and the concept was conceived long before COVID-19 accelerated the use of telehealth. -
'Private equity doesn't know the business better than you': Why 1 physician prefers practice independence
While many spine and orthopedic practices have turned to consolidation or private equity investments to leverage their position in the market, Eric Freeman, DO, is remaining private. -
How orthopedics, spine surgery will evolve at ASCs in the next 2 years, per 1 administrator
Expansion of procedures, new technology and physicians taking back autonomy are three ways one ASC administrator sees orthopedic and spine surgery changing in the next two years. -
4 critical priorities for this 22-office orthopedic practice
Increasing patient access and incorporating value-based care are among the top priorities the Orthopedic Centers of Colorado has for the second half of this year, according to Brian Larkin, MD. -
What orthopedic, spine surgeons are most focused on for the 2nd half of 2022
Some of the top priorities for spine and orthopedic surgeons during the second half of 2022 include staying ahead of the competition against MSOs and large hospital systems, improving patient care and recruiting staff. -
Repairing and replacing, not removing, is the future of orthopedics: Dr. Kevin Stone
Although there are several new technologies and techniques improving outcomes for sports medicine and orthopedic patients, many surgeons are not incentivized to use them, according to Kevin Stone, MD. -
'Practicing medicine is an art, not a cookbook': What we heard in July
Spine and orthopedic experts and leaders in July spoke with Becker's Spine Review on topics from smart knee replacements to bundled payments.
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