Becker’s Healthcare -- Spine and Orthopedic Podcast

In this episode, April Ernst, Chief Operating Officer at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, shares insights into the challenges and opportunities driving orthopedic and spine care. She discusses growth strategies in Central Florida, advancements in robotic surgery and telemedicine, and the shift toward outpatient care, all while keeping patient-centered, value-based care at the forefront.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Kozlowski, CEO of CarePoint Health, shares insights into the organization's physician-led model, AI advancements, and strategic growth plans. Discover how CarePoint Health is leveraging technology and innovative care approaches to improve patient outcomes and scale its operation

In this episode, Alan Condon interviews David Fitzgerald, CEO of OrthoNY, who shares insights into the strategic direction of OrthoNY, including plans for growth, consolidation in upstate New York, and the role of technology and partnerships in navigating challenges like inflation and reimbursement declines in the orthopedic space.

In this episode, Dr. Mario Gössl, Director of Transcatheter Valve Therapies at Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute and a registered yoga teacher, discusses the evolving landscape of cardiology, the challenges of talent retention, and the importance of addressing physician burnout.

In this episode, Dr. Choll W. Kim, Leading Spine Surgeon from Excel Spine Center and UCSD Medical Center East Campus, discusses the challenges and advancements in minimally invasive spine surgery. He delves into the impact of insurance-directed care on patient treatment, the role of social media and AI in healthcare, and the importance of physician-led decision-making in improving patient outcomes.

Dr. Michael Swords, a leader in the trauma program for University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, discusses the growing trend of foot and ankle procedures shifting to outpatient settings. He shares his insights on how this impacts practices, the overall market, and what exciting developments lie ahead for outpatient foot and ankle surgery.

This episode is sponsored by DePuy Synthes, the Orthopedic Company of Johnson and Johnson.

Join Erika Spicer Mason of Becker's Healthcare as she explores physicians' employment decisions and their broader implications with Marty Nichols, co-founder and acting COO of Physicians' First Bancorp. Discover insights on the shift towards hospital employment and private equity impacts on private practices.

This episode is sponsored by Physicians First Bancorp.

In this episode, Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins III, a board-certified neurosurgeon and expert in complex spinal neurosurgery, shares insights on the evolving landscape of spine surgery, the impact of AI in clinical practice, and the future of private practice in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.

In this episode, Dr. Neal Kaushal, Executive Director of General GI and Endoscopy at OU Health, shares his insights on expanding gastroenterology services, embracing AI in colon cancer screening, and the future of healthcare innovation.

In this episode, Dr. E. Wayne Mosley, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon at AdventHealth, shares his journey from military medicine to developing an orthopedic hospital in rural Florida. He discusses the challenges of expanding surgical services, recruiting top talent, and the importance of a team approach in providing high-quality, local care to grow market share.