Louis Shapiro, president and CEO of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, outlined the five focuses that can help make an organization great for the "Becker's Healthcare Spine and Orthopedic Podcast" May 25.
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Spine and orthopedic experts and leaders spoke with Becker's Spine Review on key topics in May from competition with large physician groups to threats in orthopedics.
Considering site of care and using constructive payment plans are ways patients without insurance are able to get care at Denver-based Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, orthopedic surgeon and Chief Medical Officer Brian Larkin, MD, said.
The top challenges neurosurgeon Ciro Randazzo, MD, expects in 2022 include reimbursement and hospital pressures.
A key part of culture strategy is connecting values to employees, said Mike Boblitz, CEO of Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic.
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In 2016, four orthopedic groups merged to form Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho, which added a fifth group the following year. Since then, the statewide orthopedic group has expanded to more than 140 physicians and 46 locations.
Collective decision-making will be an important factor when it comes to the future of regenerative medicine in orthopedics, said Brian Larkin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and chief medical officer of Denver-based Orthopedic Centers of Colorado.
Grant Zarzour, MD, is observing private equity, management service organizations and other forms of partnerships in orthopedics closely.
While some practices are looking to expand across state lines, Spine Center Atlanta plans to focus on the Georgia market, founder and spine surgeon James Chappuis, MD, said.
Spine and orthopedic experts and leaders spoke with Becker's Spine Review on key topics in April from consolidation to artificial disc replacement.