From new technology to payer struggles and challenges, eight industry experts told Becker’s the one word they believe best describes the future of orthopedics:
Brian Gantwerker, MD. Neurosurgeon at The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles: Stagnant.
Gary Gonya, MD. Orthopedic Surgeon at New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York City): Endoscopic.
Oren Gottfried, MD. Professor of Neurosurgery at Duke University School of Medicine (Durham, N.C.): Bundles.
Isaac Moss, MD. Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Co-Director of the Comprehensive Spine Center at UConn Health (Farmington, Conn.): Value.
Praveen Mummaneni, MD. Neurosurgeon at University of California San Francisco: Technology.
Kenneth Nwosu, MD. Spine Surgeon at Neospine (Puyallup, Wash.): Unsettling.
Kornelis Poelstra, MD, PhD. Spine Surgeon at Allegiant Spine Institute (Las Vegas): Automation.
Lali Sekhon, MD, PhD. Spine Surgeon at Reno (Nev.) Orthopedic Center: Outpatient.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
