Marc Greenberg, MD, a minimally invasive spine surgeon at Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics, has operated in some of the most complex environments in spine surgery, but when he talks about what makes a patient experience better in 2026, he doesn’t…
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Robotics in orthopedics is having a moment, but Brian Nwannunu, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Dallas-based Texas Joint Institute, says the biggest misconception is still the simplest one: people assume it runs itself. In reality, the technology is changing how surgeons…
Edge Surgical has signed a $225,000 agreement that makes 3Di Medical an authorized distributor for the company’s orthopedic depth gauge in Florida. The Ortho EDG Universal Electronic Depth Gauge, along with Edge Surgical’s portfolio, will be distributed to select hospitals…
UT Health San Antonio is one of the limited sites in the U.S. with surgeons trained to perform total thumb arthroplasty procedures. In the procedure, surgeons replace both sides of the arthritic thumb joint with a small implant, according to…
Health systems are spending more on technology than ever, but many digital and C-suite leaders still face tough questions about substantiating value and investment strategies. When ROI is siloed or unclear, innovation can stall, governance can break down and technology…
Feb 17, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Leah Rosengaus
Director, DigitalHealth, Stanford Health Care
Rajesh (Raj) Patel, MD, MPH, MA
VP of Digital Patient Experience, Mass General Brigham
Todd Guenzburger, MD, FACP
Vice President, Chief Health Information Officer, Southern Illinois Healthcare
Dan D’Orazio
CEO, Sage Growth Partners, LLC
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit revived a spine patent case over an expert testimony in the initial litigation, according to a Jan. 21 VitalLaw report. The court’s opinion, filed Jan. 20, stems from spine surgeon Mark…
As innovation accelerates in spine surgery, many surgeons say the most disruptive changes are unfolding in payer policies, outcomes tracking and practice economics that increasingly dictate how, when and where surgeons can operate. Six spine surgeons discuss the under-the-radar spine…
Musculoskeletal care is under growing pressures, from rising demand and flat reimbursement to care delays and payer denials. Below, six orthopedic leaders share what they wish payers better understood about the real drivers of musculoskeletal outcomes, cost and patient experience.…
As clinical and operational complexity grows, health system leaders are rethinking how education can strengthen their workforce for current and future demands. At SSM Health, education has become a systemwide lever for workforce stability, not a standalone perk. In this…
Feb 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Janet Smith-Hill
Chief People Officer, SSM Health
Amber Wood, DNP RN, MBA
Vice President – Clinical Education & Clinical Placements, SSM Health
Wayne Wright
Human Resources – Talent Management, SSM Health
Romeo Orthopaedics has launched a specialty clinic in Burr Ridge, Ill. The practice will be focused on the treatment of shoulder, elbow and sports-related injuries, according to a Jan. 21 news release from Romeo Orthopaedics. The new clinic will provide…