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  • (#72) Military to Civilian as a Healthcare Leader with Brian Raymond

    In this compelling episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor welcomes Brian Raymond, Senior Director of Operations at Ortho NY and active-duty Navy Reservist, to share his powerful journey transitioning from military service to civilian healthcare leadership. With a dual career spanning orthopedic operations and military medicine, Brian unpacks how discipline, adaptability, and leadership from his military background have fueled his success in the private practice space.




    Listeners will gain insights into healthcare operations, workforce development, advancements in medical technology, and the unique advantages that veterans bring to the healthcare industry. Brian also discusses challenges like staffing shortages, financial struggles in private practices, and how empowering frontline teams leads to better outcomes.




    This is a must-listen episode for healthcare leaders, military veterans, clinical administrators, and recruiters looking to understand how to transition skills across sectors and drive operational success in modern orthopedic and musculoskeletal care environments.



    Key Takeaways:





    • How military leadership principles apply to healthcare operations
    • Navigating the transition from active duty to healthcare administration
    • How to build efficient teams in orthopedics and urgent care settings
    • Insights into the evolving roles of techs and support staff
    • Embracing AI and technology in modern healthcare delivery
    • How the Navy shaped Brian’s decision-making, leadership, and adaptability
    • Tactical tips for balancing demanding roles with family life and personal growth



    Episode Highlights:




    00:39 Meet Brian Raymond: Operations Director & Navy Reservist
    01:11 A Military Entry into Healthcare
    02:15 Technological Progress & AI in Healthcare
    05:18 Staffing Challenges and Operational Strain
    06:27 The Financial Realities of Private Practice
    07:24 Unsung Heroes: The Role of X-Ray Techs in Ortho
    09:14 Overview of Ortho NY’s Scope and Services
    11:13 Balancing Military Commitments with Civilian Leadership
    13:17 Innovations in Military Medicine
    16:27 Strategies for Work-Life Integration
    18:30 Managing Healthcare Teams Effectively
    20:43 Choosing Orthopedics as a Career Path
    22:17 Redefining the Patient Experience
    24:08 Revolutionizing Urgent Care Delivery
    27:08 Career Advice: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
    30:32 Reflecting on the Power of Service-Based Leadership
    32:25 Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up



    Keywords:




    Military to civilian healthcare leadership,
    Veterans in healthcare administration,
    Healthcare operations in orthopedics,
    Navy reservist career transition,
    AI in orthopedic operations,
    X-ray techs in private practice,
    Workforce development in musculoskeletal care,
    Healthcare recruiter podcast,
    Private practice staffing challenges,
    Healthcare leadership podcast for veterans,
    Operational strategy in orthopedic care,
    Healthcare transitions for military personnel,
    Healthcare recruiting agency,
    Flat fee healthcare recruiter,
    Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,
    Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,
    Medical office and billing staff recruitment,



    Connect with Brian Raymond:




    LinkedIn: Brian Raymond
    Visit Ortho NY
    Visit United States Navy

    34 min
  • (#71) How To Step Out of Bedside Healthcare with Aaron Block

    In this transformative episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Aaron Block, PA-C, MBA — a seasoned orthopedic Physician Assistant turned healthcare consultant and co-founder of The Non-Clinical Collective. If you’re a clinician feeling stuck, burned out, or simply curious about opportunities beyond the bedside, this episode is your roadmap to reinvention.




    Aaron shares his personal journey of pivoting from clinical orthopedics into leadership, business strategy, and non-clinical healthcare roles. The conversation covers critical shifts in the industry—burnout, value-based care, and the rise of AI—while also empowering providers with tactical tools for exploring alternative career paths that align with their skills and values.




    This episode is essential listening for clinicians, administrators, recruiters, and health executives interested in workforce retention, career development, and expanding roles for advanced practice providers in and beyond traditional care models.



    Key Takeaways:





    • Why more clinicians are exploring non-clinical and hybrid career paths
    • The business side of healthcare every provider should understand
    • How to navigate burnout, career dissatisfaction, and systemic fatigue
    • What the Non-Clinical Collective offers for healthcare professionals
    • The growing role of AI and automation in reshaping care delivery
    • Why value-based care models are reshaping compensation and incentives
    • Actionable advice for leveraging your clinical background in new roles



    Episode Highlights:




    00:43 Meet Aaron Block: PA, MBA, and Non-Clinical Innovator
    01:48 From Bedside to Beyond: Aaron’s Career Story
    03:12 Why Orthopedics? Why Change?
    04:40 The Demands of Surgical Practice & Work-Life Balance
    09:27 The Rise of AI & Tech in Modern Healthcare
    13:03 Systemic Challenges in Admin & Leadership
    16:28 Understanding the Healthcare Business Model
    19:39 Aligning Purpose with Payment: Incentive Structures
    20:59 Burnout, Exit Paths & Mental Health
    22:44 Creating The Non-Clinical Collective Community
    24:30 Where to Start if You’re Ready to Pivot
    32:25 Career Growth: On Your Terms
    36:55 Final Reflections & Empowerment for the Future



    Keywords:




    Non-clinical careers for PAs and NPs,
    Healthcare burnout and career transition,
    Alternative roles for clinicians,
    Non-clinical healthcare jobs,
    Bedside to business in medicine,
    Healthcare consultant career paths,
    Value-based care incentives,
    Healthcare workforce transformation,
    Medical career reinvention,
    AI and technology in healthcare,
    PA career growth podcast,
    Non-clinical Collective community,
    Healthcare recruiter podcast,
    Healthcare recruiting agency,
    Flat fee healthcare recruiter,
    Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,
    Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,
    Medical office and billing staff recruitment,



    Connect with Aaron Block:




    LinkedIn:  Aaron Block
    Visit and Join The Non-Clinical Collective


    38 min
  • (#70) Fixing the Wage Gap for Female Leaders with Kim Marden

    In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Kim Marden, CEO of Watauga Orthopaedics, to confront one of healthcare’s most persistent leadership challenges: the gender wage gap.




    With decades of experience leading in private orthopedic practice, Kim shares her path from healthcare management into the C-suite, and the barriers she’s broken along the way. This candid conversation dives into the realities of compensation inequity among healthcare executives, especially female CEOs, and how data-driven advocacy—not emotional appeals—is key to driving change.




    Whether you’re a female leader, emerging executive, or someone committed to creating a fairer healthcare workplace, this episode delivers actionable strategies to elevate equity, transparency, and courage in boardrooms and beyond.




    Key Takeaways:





    • What it’s really like to be a female CEO in orthopedics
    • Why the wage gap still exists in 2025—and how to challenge it
    • How to use data and benchmarking to advocate for equal pay
    • The role of self-worth, preparation, and timing in salary conversations
    • Cultural, institutional, and structural blockers for women in healthcare leadership
    • Creating sustainable change in compensation policies within medical organizations
    • Mentorship, sponsorship, and bold leadership as tools for transformation




    Episode Highlights:




    00:35 Meet Kim Marden: Breaking Barriers in Orthopedics
    02:15 From Management to CEO: Kim’s Journey
    03:14 The Realities of Running a Private Practice
    04:16 CEO Leadership: Challenges & Rewards
    07:29 The Wage Gap in Orthopedic Leadership
    15:04 Why Data, Not Emotion, Changes Pay Conversations
    31:22 Advice for Women in Healthcare: Know Your Worth
    33:58 Final Reflections and What’s Next for Equity in Healthcare



    Keywords:




    Gender pay gap in healthcare,
    Women CEOs in orthopedics,
    Executive compensation equity,
    Orthopedic private practice leadership,
    Healthcare pay transparency,
    Equal pay advocacy in medicine,
    Women in medical leadership,
    Female healthcare executives podcast,
    Data-driven salary negotiation,
    HR and DEI in orthopedic care,
    Healthcare recruiter podcast,
    Healthcare recruiting agency,
    Flat fee healthcare recruiter,
    Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,
    Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,
    Medical office and billing staff recruitment,



    Connect with Kim Marden:



    LinkedIn: Kim Marden
    Visit Watauga Orthopaedics


    35 min
  • (#69) Regaining Autonomy in Private Practice with Michael Meneghini

    In this compelling episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor welcomes Dr. Michael Meneghini, orthopedic surgeon, CEO of Indiana Orthopedic Institute, and Chief Market Development Officer at HOPCo, to explore what it truly takes to regain clinical and business autonomy in private practice.




    With a background in engineering and a decorated career in academic medicine, Dr. Meneghini brings a rare perspective on surgical innovation, healthcare leadership, and the risks and rewards of leaving employment for entrepreneurship. The conversation covers the downsides of bureaucratic red tape, how to overcome non-compete clauses, and why patient-centered, physician-led care is the foundation for lasting success in today’s orthopedic landscape.




    Whether you're a seasoned provider reevaluating your practice model or a healthcare executive navigating system-wide reform, this episode delivers deep insights on ownership, autonomy, and innovation in private musculoskeletal care.




    Key Takeaways:





    • Why private practice is seeing a resurgence post-COVID
    • How engineering shaped Dr. Meneghini’s surgical innovations
    • The role of culture and leadership in building elite practices
    • What doctors should know about non-compete clauses
    • Insights on launching Indiana Orthopedic Institute
    • How HOPCo helps grow orthopedic practices through data, systems, and scale
    • Lessons in entrepreneurship, vision, and risk-taking for healthcare leaders
    • The importance of preserving the sacred doctor-patient relationship




    Episode Highlights:





    00:48 Meet Dr. Michael Meneghini: Surgeon & Strategic Leader
    01:31 From Engineering to Orthopedic Excellence
    02:41 Surgical Innovation at the Crossroads of Science and Practice
    05:05 Advancing Hip and Knee Replacement Techniques
    09:49 Wearing Multiple Hats: Surgeon, CEO, Advisor
    12:18 Disillusionment in Academia & the Pivot Point
    15:27 Launching Indiana Orthopedic Institute: Why, When, and How
    19:30 Reclaiming the Doctor-Patient Relationship
    20:41 Comparing Private Practice with Employment Models
    24:23 Non-Competes: Challenges and Legal Impacts
    26:09 Culture-Building and Talent Retention in Independent Practices
    29:19 Redefining Leadership in Modern Healthcare
    32:12 Advice to Physicians Seeking Autonomy and Purpose
    33:47 Final Reflections on Risk, Growth, and Staying Mission-Focused



    Keywords:





    Private practice in orthopedics,
    Dr. Michael Meneghini podcast,
    Orthopedic entrepreneurship,
    Non-compete clauses in healthcare,
    Academic vs private practice medicine,
    Doctor-led care models,
    Orthopedic practice leadership,
    MSK business strategy,
    HOPCo healthcare platform,
    Indiana Orthopedic Institute,
    Surgeon CEO career path,
    Physician autonomy and ownership,
    Healthcare recruiting agency,
    Flat fee healthcare recruiter,
    Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,
    Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,
    Medical office and billing staff recruitment,



    Connect with Michael Meneghini:




    LinkedIn: Michael Meneghini
    Visit Indiana Orthopedic Institute
    Visit HOPCo

    37 min
  • (#68) Journey to ZERO Infection in Joint Replacement Surgery with Ravi Bashyal

    In this powerful episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ravi Bashyal to explore one of the most pressing goals in modern surgical care: achieving zero infection rates in joint replacement surgery.




    Dr. Bashyal shares his path from a non-medical upbringing to becoming one of the most forward-thinking voices in orthopedic innovation. He reveals the real-world strategies, data-backed techniques, and mindset shifts driving infection reduction in total joint arthroplasty — including advanced irrigation systems, wound closure protocols, and proactive team-based care.




    This episode goes beyond clinical talk — Dr. Bashyal reflects on his work with retired NBA and NFL athletes, the importance of purpose-driven medicine, and the career-defining power of mentorship. It’s a must-listen for any healthcare leader focused on value-based care, surgical outcomes, and patient-centered innovation.





    Key Takeaways:





    • Proven innovations that reduce surgical infection risks
    • The importance of data, discipline, and design in wound care
    • How orthopedic surgeons are leading in outpatient & athlete care
    • Strategies for integrating evidence-based practices into OR workflows
    • The real impact of infection rates on patient outcomes & healthcare costs
    • Advice for young surgeons: purpose, mentorship, and staying humble
    • Insights from working with retired professional athletes
    • What makes joint surgery safer today than ever before





    Episode Highlights:





    00:46 Meet Dr. Ravi Bashyal – Orthopedic Trailblazer

    01:35 His Unlikely Journey into Medicine

    02:59 Early Career Reflections & Training

    04:00 Specializing in Joint Replacement Innovation

    06:10 Why Healthcare Is Both a Privilege and a Challenge

    09:17 Sports Medicine & Caring for Retired NBA/NFL Players

    15:11 How Proactive Care Reduces Risk Before the OR

    19:01 Infection Control in Joint Surgery: Then vs. Now

    21:07 New Frontiers: Journey to ZERO Infection

    21:24 High-Impact Changes in Irrigation and Closure

    22:58 Clinical Results: It’s Not Just Theory

    24:20 Scaling Innovation Across Providers

    27:58 What Every Aspiring Surgeon Should Know

    32:02 Why Mentorship, Humility, and Gratitude Matter

    34:08 Final Thoughts from a Leading Voice in Orthopedics






    Keywords:





    Zero infection joint surgery,

    Surgical site infection (SSI) prevention,

    Dr. Ravi Bashyal orthopedic innovation,

    Evidence-based joint replacement,

    Wound care in orthopedic surgery,

    Infection control in knee & hip replacements,

    Orthopedic surgeon podcast guest,

    Sports medicine and joint care,

    Outpatient total joint replacement,

    Best practices in orthopedic surgery,

    Mentor advice for aspiring surgeons,

    Healthcare recruiter orthopedic podcast,

    Healthcare recruiting agency,

    Flat fee healthcare recruiter,

    Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,

    Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,

    Medical office and billing staff recruitment,






    Connect with Ravi Bashyal:





    LinkedIn: Ravi Bashyal

    Visit National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA)

    Visit Hall of Fame Health








    35 min
  • (#67) The Journey to 230K Followers as an Orthopedic Physician with Dr. RJ Turner Jr.

    In this engaging episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Dr. RJ Turner Jr., Primary Care & Sports Medicine Physician for the Houston Rockets and social media influencer, to unpack the powerful intersection of medicine, content creation, and brand building. With 230K followers on Instagram, Dr. Turner has mastered the art of educating, entertaining, and inspiring while maintaining his clinical practice at the highest level.




    From his family roots in medicine to becoming a trusted digital voice in orthopedics and sports medicine, Dr. Turner shares how physicians can authentically grow an audience, outsource smartly, stay consistent, and use social media as a strategic tool — not just for brand building, but for patient education, recruiting, and thought leadership.




    Whether you're a physician looking to elevate your personal brand, a recruiter seeking visibility into the next generation of MD influencers, or a healthcare executive exploring the role of digital storytelling, this episode delivers insight-packed, tactical takeaways.



    Key Takeaways:





    • How to grow a medical social media presence from scratch
    • Why authenticity wins over algorithms
    • Strategies for balancing clinical work with digital content creation
    • The role of outsourcing for physician entrepreneurs
    • Building a brand that attracts patients, partnerships, and media
    • How to avoid burnout while being visible
    • Using Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn to build thought leadership in medicine


    Episode Highlights:




    00:53 Meet Dr. RJ Turner Jr. : Sports Medicine Doc & Digital Educator
    01:45 Family Legacy & Medical Training Journey
    04:15 What is Primary Care Sports Medicine, Exactly?
    06:50 Leveraging Social Media to Expand Your Impact
    14:40 Why Outsourcing Tasks Is a Game-Changer for Physicians
    19:20 Winning with Instagram & TikTok as a Healthcare Professional
    31:47 Real Advice for Aspiring Doctors in the Digital Age
    34:32 Final Thoughts on Influence, Impact & Intentionality






    Keywords:




    Physician influencers in healthcare,
    Orthopedic physician on Instagram,
    Sports medicine social media strategy,
    Medical content creators,
    Personal branding for physicians,
    Healthcare digital marketing,
    Doctor TikTok strategy,
    Social media for medical professionals,
    Physician entrepreneurship,
    Recruiting physicians through social media,
    RJ Turner Houston Rockets doctor,
    Healthcare recruiting agency,
    Flat fee healthcare recruiter,
    Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,
    Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,
    Medical office and billing staff recruitment,

    Healthcare influencer podcast,


    Connect with Dr. RJ Turner Jr. :




    • LinkedIn: Dr. RJ Turner Jr.
    • Instagram: @sportsbagmd
    • TikTok:  @sportsbagmd


    36 min
  • (#66) Motherhood & C-Level Executive Leadership with Kasey Herrington

    In this empowering episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Kasey Herrington, Chief Operating Officer at OrthoSC, to explore what it truly means to lead at the C-suite level while navigating the realities of motherhood. With a dynamic background in both urology and orthopedic practice management, Kasey shares candid insights on her career trajectory, the challenges of being a female executive in a traditionally male-dominated space, and how motherhood has refined her leadership style.




    From managing multimillion-dollar operations to carving out quality time for her family, Kasey offers a transparent look at the strategies that have helped her thrive as both an operator and a mom. Listeners will walk away with real-world advice on boundary-setting, leveraging mentorship, and redefining what “balance” means in the high-stakes world of healthcare administration.




    This episode is essential listening for healthcare professionals, executives, and emerging leaders — especially women aiming to lead without compromise.


    Key Takeaways:




    • How motherhood can enhance empathy and decision-making as a leader
    • Navigating imposter syndrome and gender bias in healthcare leadership
    • The critical role of a supportive partner and executive coaching
    • Work-life prioritization for high-performance executives
    • Lessons in time management and sustainable leadership
    • Creating inclusive cultures that empower women to lead
    • Mentorship and coaching as accelerators for career growth



    Episode Highlights:




    00:44 Meet Kasey Herrington, COO at OrthoSC
    01:28 Career Evolution: From Urology to Orthopedic Leadership
    03:51 Balancing Motherhood and a Demanding Executive Role
    06:20 Why Having a Supportive Partner Is Non-Negotiable
    12:36 Realities of Being a Female Leader in Healthcare
    15:50 How Coaching Transforms Career Trajectories
    22:34 Advice for Women Aspiring to the C-Suite
    31:06 Final Thoughts on Legacy and Leadership


    Keywords:




    Women in healthcare leadership,
    Working mothers in medicine,
    C-level female executives in healthcare,
    COO in orthopedic practice,
    Healthcare leadership podcast,
    Leadership coaching for healthcare executives,
    Physician practice management careers,
    Balancing career and motherhood,
    Female leaders in MSOs,
    Executive women in private practice,
    OrthoSC leadership spotlight,


    Connect with Kasey Herrington:




    LinkedIn: Kasey Herrington
    Visit OrthoSC

    32 min
  • (#65) Rebuilding Trust in Healthcare through Reformation with Todd Otten

    What happens when a respected family physician confronts the system that burned him out?




    In this powerful episode, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Dr. Todd Otten, a physician-turned-advocate, to unpack one of the most urgent crises in medicine today: the erosion of trust in American healthcare. From his personal journey through burnout to launching a national movement for reform, Dr. Otten offers a raw, unfiltered look at what's broken—and how we can fix it.




    Discover how his upcoming documentary, “Suck It Up, Buttercup: Trust and Betrayal in American Medicine,” is catalyzing nationwide conversations on the emotional and financial tolls of our current system. Learn about forward-thinking initiatives like Medicine Forward and Right Care Clinic that are helping rebuild trust—one patient, one provider, one policy at a time.




    Whether you're a provider, administrator, recruiter, or policymaker, this episode is a clarion call for meaningful reform through human-centered design, transparency, and collective action.



    Key Takeaways:




    • What’s driving physician burnout—and how we fix it
    • How lack of trust and misaligned incentives hurt patient care
    • Why storytelling (film, books) is key to healthcare reform
    • The vision behind Suck It Up, Buttercup
    • How collaborative action can reverse clinician disengagement
    • Innovative care models that prioritize people over profit
    • What organizations can do now to rebuild healthcare integrity




    Episode Highlights:




    00:50 Meet Dr. Todd Otten: Physician Turned Reform Advocate
    02:09 Todd’s Burnout Story & Pivot Toward Advocacy
    03:15 The Healthcare System’s Structural Failings
    04:34 Medicine Forward & the Power of Physician Unity
    15:52 Creating the Documentary: Suck It Up, Buttercup
    17:48 Patient & Provider Stories That Need to Be Told
    26:47 Restoring Humanity to the Healthcare Experience
    35:37 Final Thoughts: Hope, Change & Taking Action





    Keywords:




    Physician burnout and recovery,
    Healthcare reformation podcast,
    Trust in healthcare system,
    Independent primary care models,
    Patient-centered care reform,
    Medical workforce advocacy,
    Burnout in American healthcare,
    Medicine Forward movement,
    Private practice leadership,
    Right Care Clinic innovation,
    Healthcare storytelling and documentary,


    Connect with Todd Otten:




    LinkedIn: Todd Otten
    Visit & Read Ripple of Change
    Visit & Read The Doctor Is No Longer In
    Visit Suck It Up, Buttercup
    Watch Suck It Up, Buttercup Teaser

    39 min
  • (#64) Growing Utilization of PAs and NPs in Orthopedic Practices with Mike Harvey

    In this must-listen episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Mike Harvey, Director of Clinical Operations at Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, to explore the expanding role of Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in orthopedic practices. With over 20 years of hands-on experience as a PA and a background as an athletic trainer, Mike shares his career journey and how he’s helping reshape orthopedic care through team-based models, regenerative medicine, and clinical leadership.



    This episode offers tactical insights for healthcare professionals, practice administrators, executives, and recruiters looking to understand how advanced practice providers are driving efficiency, improving access, and supporting scalable care delivery in orthopedic settings.



    Whether you're managing a private practice, scaling an MSO, or preparing for future workforce needs, this conversation delivers real-world lessons on clinical integration, practice growth, and strategic leadership in modern musculoskeletal care.



    Key Takeaways:




    • How PAs and NPs are expanding their scope in orthopedic surgery
    • Why regenerative treatments like PRP are changing non-operative care
    • Tips for blending clinical duties with administrative leadership
    • The role of business education in advancing healthcare careers
    • Building high-performing provider teams in musculoskeletal care
    • Navigating recruitment and retention in a competitive job market
    • Why collaboration and networking are non-negotiables in healthcare



    Episode Highlights:




    00:50 Meet Mike Harvey: PA-C and Clinical Leader

    01:34 From Athletic Trainer to Orthopedic Operations

    04:07 Key Changes in the Orthopedic Care Landscape

    05:58 The Power of Team-Based Patient Management

    08:58 APPs in Surgery: Scope, Skills & Scalability

    16:05 Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Non-Operative Care

    23:52 Business Acumen in Clinical Operations

    32:45 Career Growth Tips for APPs and New Clinicians

    39:32 Final Thoughts





    Keywords:




    PAs and NPs in orthopedics,
    Physician Assistants in surgery,
    Orthopedic practice models,
    Regenerative medicine in musculoskeletal care,
    Clinical leadership in private practice,
    Mid-level providers in orthopedics,
    Healthcare recruiter podcast,
    APP workforce development,
    Ortho clinical operations,
    PA career advancement,
    Advanced practice providers in sports medicine,


    Connect with Mike Harvey:



    • LinkedIn: Mike Harvey
    • Visit Forte Sports Medicine & Orthopedics


    42 min
  • (#63) The Future of ASCs within Private Practice with Troy Simonson

    In this forward-thinking episode of the Healthy Careers Podcast, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Troy Simonson, CEO of Proliance Surgeons and founder of True North Health Partners, to discuss the growing influence of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and the resurgence of private practice ownership in the U.S. healthcare market.



    With decades of experience in healthcare administration and orthopedic practice management, Troy offers unmatched insights into the ASC model, financial strategies for independent physicians, and the critical blend of high-tech and high-touch patient care. He unpacks the barriers facing today’s private practice surgeons—and outlines proven pathways to autonomy, profitability, and innovation through strategic ASC development.



    If you're a healthcare executive, ASC administrator, orthopedic leader, private equity investor, or a physician looking to reclaim control of your practice, this episode is your blueprint for what's next in outpatient care.




    Key Takeaways:

    • ASCs offer financial and operational freedom for physicians seeking independence.
    • Strategic partnerships and diversified revenue streams are vital to practice resilience.
    • Technology should enable care, not replace the essential doctor-patient connection.
    • Physicians can thrive in leadership when equipped with the right business tools.
    • Healthcare’s future lies in clinician-led models, not system-driven bureaucracy.




    Episode Highlights:



    00:49 Meet Troy Simonson: Healthcare Leader & Visionary

    01:34 The Founding of True North Health Partners

    03:01 Why More Physicians Are Choosing Independence

    05:55 Creating Exceptional Patient Experiences in ASCs

    07:49 Market Shifts Driving Growth in Private Practice

    09:38 How Troy Supports Physician Autonomy

    16:52 Revenue Diversification and Financial Sustainability

    25:13 Integrating Technology Without Losing the Human Touch

    29:51 Troy’s Advice for Emerging Healthcare Leaders

    32:31 Final Thoughts: Betting on Yourself in Healthcare




    Keywords:



    Future of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs),
    ASC strategy in private practice,
    Independent physician trends 2025,
    ASC management for surgeons,
    Orthopedic private practice growth,
    Proliance Surgeons ASC model,
    True North Health Partners strategy,
    Healthcare leadership podcast,
    Building independent surgical centers,
    Revenue diversification for physicians,
    ASC vs hospital ownership,
    Physician-led outpatient care,
    Physician CEO business models,
    Value-based care in orthopedics,





    Connect with Troy Simonson:

    • LinkedIn: Troy Simonson
    • Visit Proliance Surgeons
    • Visit True North Health Partners
    • Read the Book – Be The Difference



    34 min

About Healthy Careers

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🎙️ Welcome to HealthyCareers – the podcast where we get real about your career. I'm Maddie, founder of Advanced Scope, a boutique consulting firm that helps professionals to find their happy again at work.