Private equity in spine and orthopedics has grown in the private practice space, but hospital employed surgeons are also thinking about the larger implications in the field.
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Max Kahn, MD, and Sohail Syed, MD, said they're both optimistic about the direction endoscopic spine surgery is taking, and they see its growing potential in spinal care.
Spine surgeon Shannon McCanna, MD, has one key factor in mind for all of his cases — functionality.
Spine surgeons should approach leadership with a quiet confidence and an understanding of three different areas they have to take charge, Philip Louie, MD, of Seattle-based Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Early in 2024, spine surgeon William Bradley, MD, said he learned he lost his job over a Zoom call. In March Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health's physician group, Saltzer Health, closed its doors.
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During the month of June, spine and orthopedic experts spoke with Becker's about topics from outpatient spine care to private practice management.
Artificial intelligence has been leveraged at orthopedic practices nationwide, and Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is using it to manage billing efficiencies, Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, said.
About seven years ago, Arthur Jenkins, III, MD, left his post at New York City-based Mount Sinai to open his own private practice.
The future of spine surgery lies in navigational technology, Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, said.
Outpatient spine surgery has grown significantly in recent years thanks to new technologies and the adoption of minimally invasive techniques. However, some factors in the healthcare industry are slowing its trajectory.