Three things to know:
1. Dr. Ullrich founded Titan Spine in 2006, developing titanium spinal implants with a grooved surface for quicker recovery times.
2. Ernst & Young recognized the decrease in need for opioids among patients with Titan Spine implants and how Dr. Ullrich’s designs have impeded the plastic-focused spinal implant industry.
3. Dr. Ullrich is also in the running for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year National Awards in November.
Editorial note: Becker’s Healthcare CEO Jessica Cole also earned a 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest Award from Ernst & Young.
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