Spine surgeon Arthur Jenkins, III, MD, has been in private practice since 2017 after being employed for more than a decade, and he still finds new opportunities to sharpen his skills.
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Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has remained a leader in spine surgery on the West Coast, and its department co-directors said they focus on keeping their staff sharp.
New healthcare technologies can help improve patient care — as well as with physicians' relationships with them — orthopedic surgeon Michael Redler, MD, said.
United Musculoskeletal Partners has taken a different approach to private equity, something that has been widely debated among independent orthopedic surgeons and groups.
A key priority for United Musculoskeletal Partners for the remainder of the year and headed into 2025 is patient access, specifically in the state of Georgia.
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Spine surgeons and private equity investors have different jobs, but sometimes they come together to discuss where their interests converge.
Personalization will be a key factor when it comes to the future of spine implants, some surgeons say.
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery's spine program has helped the hospital remain a national leader, and leaders continue looking for ways to grow, Andrew Sama, MD, said.
Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA, who was recently named chief medical officer of Hospital for Special Surgery's Florida division, wants to prioritize a consistent culture across the system's Northeast and Southern presences.
More spine surgeons are embracing cross-departmental collaboration. Four physicians discuss strategies to make the most of that teamwork.