2 concerns keeping Dr. Rick White up at night & what's exciting in sports medicine

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Rick White, MD, of Mexico, Mo.-based SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Audrain, emphasizes two concerns that keep him up at night as well as exciting new approaches in sports medicine.

Dr. White will be speaking at the Becker's 16th Annual Future of Spine + The Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference. To learn more and register, click here. Contact Maura Jodoin at mjodoin@beckershealthcare.com or Kristelle Khazzaka at Kkhazzaka@beckershealthcare.com for further information about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities.

 

Question: What new techniques or approaches are coming down the pipeline in sports medicine that you are most excited about?

 

Dr. Rick White: [Sports medicine approaches to look out for include] new novel antibiotics, biologics, core strengthening and posture/alignment.

 

Q: What is a concern about the healthcare industry that keeps you up at night?

 

RW: [I'm concerned] that the direction of medicine is no longer led by physicians as well as about the cost and coverage of healthcare.

 

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