Becker’s Healthcare -- Spine and Orthopedic Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Star, a leading orthopedic surgeon at Rothman Institute, discusses his expertise in joint reconstruction and the transformative impact of kinematic alignment techniques. He explores how this approach, combined with advanced technologies like the VELYS Robotic Assistant, is revolutionizing knee replacement surgery by achieving superior long-term outcomes and faster recovery times for patients. Dr. Star also sheds light on overcoming misconceptions about kinematic alignment and the crucial role of research in advancing surgical practices.This episode is sponsored by DePuy Synthes, the Orthopedic Company of Johnson and Johnson (https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes).

Join us for a compelling discussion with Janet Carlson, Executive Director of ASCs at Commonwealth Pain & Spine, as she shares insights into the latest trends and growth strategies in healthcare and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Janet offers valuable perspectives on industry developments and highlights her excitement for upcoming opportunities, providing listeners with invaluable expertise in the evolving healthcare landscape. Tune in to gain valuable insights from a seasoned professional in the field.

Join us for an informative episode featuring Venkat Perumal, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Virginia, as he shares insights into his background and expertise. Delve into the pressing issues in orthopedics, Venkat's excitement, concerns, and the essential qualities for healthcare leaders to succeed in the coming years.

Join Alan Condon from Becker's Healthcare as he interviews Geri Eaves, Administrator of the Bone and Joint Institute of TN Surgery Center, exploring key trends in healthcare and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Gain insights into Eaves's background, current trends shaping the industry, her excitement for future developments, and strategies for growth in the coming year.

Join Dr. Scott Blumenthal, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute, as he shares insights into his background and discusses the prominent healthcare issues of 2024, along with his anticipation and concerns for the future. Gain valuable perspectives on the essential qualities healthcare leaders need for success in the evolving landscape over the next 2-3 years.

Tune in for an enlightening discussion with Allison Roditi, Vice President of Orthopedic Services at Catholic Health, as she shares her background and insights into healthcare trends in 2024. Allison discusses her excitement and apprehensions for the future, along with the essential qualities required for healthcare leaders to excel in the upcoming years.

Dr. Yesh Navalgund, Chief Medical Officer at National Spine & Pain Centers joins the podcast to discuss insights into his background, trends he is keeping an eye on in the ASC space, what the ASC space might look like as more health systems dive into the space, and more!

Join Dr. Mauricio Herrera from Miami Surgical Center as he discusses orthopedic surgery advancements, patient outcomes, and the future of outpatient care in this insightful episode sponsored by Surgery Partners (https://surgerypartners.com/).

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Join us as we delve into the world of orthopedics with Dr. Stephen Holtzclaw, CEO at U.S. Orthopaedic Partners. We'll discuss the changing landscape of this vital field, USOP's unique approach, and the exciting innovations shaping the future. You'll hear about cutting-edge treatments, industry shifts, and the impact USOP is making on patients' lives.

Tune in as Mariah Muhammad from Becker's Healthcare engages John Brady, Chief Executive Officer of Fox Valley Orthopedics, in a discussion about orthopedic healthcare trends. Explore Brady's background, insights on key industry issues, and his perspective on leadership strategies needed for success in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape over the next few years.

Proliance Orthopedic Associates isn't just replacing joints, they're revolutionizing orthopedic care. Join Timothy Alton, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, Proliance Orthopedic Associates, to discover how they keep costs down, excitement levels up, and bone health thriving in this exploration of innovation and healthy mobility. This episode is sponsored by DePuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson company (https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes).

Join us in this episode as Tammy Smittle, CEO of Stonegate Surgery Center, provides insights into her background and extensive experience in healthcare leadership. Tammy explores the current trends shaping healthcare and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), shares her excitement about current developments, and discusses strategic perspectives on growth for the next 12 months.

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Dr. Lauren Matteini, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Fox Valley Orthopedics shares her background as an orthopedic spine surgeon, the women physician support group ‘Boss Lady Docs’, and much more!

Dr. Kevin Kaplan, Orthopedic Surgeon for the Jacksonville Orthopadeic Institute, Sports Medicine & Advanced Arthroscopic Joint Surgery joins the podcast to discuss his background in sport medicine, trends shaping the field, the unique challenges in caring for professional athletes, the cutting-edge technologies at play, and more!

This episode features Dr. Bert Fields, expert in Sport and Family Medicine at Cone Health System. Here, he discusses his career journey, current trends in the sport and family medicine industry, his thoughts on what might happen in 2024, and more.

Michael Venezia, DO, MPH, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, in conjunction with the Florida Orthopedic Institute, provides a glimpse into his journey, his current mindset, and a candid view of his professional perspective. The conversation navigates through the landscape of orthopedic surgery, exploring Dr. Venezia's thoughts on growth in the coming year and trends.

Dr. Roger Hartl, Professor of Neurological Surgery and Director of Spinal Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine as well as Neurosurgical Director, Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian, provides a glimpse into his journey, offers insights into his expertise in neurological surgery, developments in his field, and trends shaping the industry as we approach 2024. He delves into his mission work in Tanzania, discussing his proudest achievements and providing guidance for other surgeons eager to contribute to a cause.

Andrew Lovewell, CEO of Columbia Orthopaedic Group shares his professional journey, the top three trends shaping healthcare and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) today, what currently excites him the most and his strategic vision for growth over the next 12 months, as well as his plans for Columbia Orthopaedic Group.

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This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Sophia Moradi, Administrator at Avalon Surgery Center. Here, she discusses key insights into Avalon Surgery Center, her excitement surrounding innovative technologies such as AI, the importance for healthcare leaders to leverage technology, and more.

Janet L. Carlson, Executive Director of ASCs at Commonwealth Pain & Spine joins the podcast to discuss her background, top 3 trends she's following in healthcare and ASCs today, current excitements, and how she's thinking about growth over the next year.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Blane Uthman, CEO at Spine Center of Excellence. Here, he discusses key insights into his background & organization, what he is currently focusing on and excited about, what healthcare leaders will need to be successful in the near future, and more.

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This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Emma Gimmel, Director of Nursing at Manhattan Endoscopy Center. Here, she discusses key insights into her background & organization, what she is currently focusing on and excited about, what healthcare leaders will need to be successful in the next 2-3 years, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Viveka Rydell Anderson, CEO at Pacific Vision Surgery Center and Pacific Vision Foundation. Here, she discusses her background & journey into healthcare, her focus on culture & social impact, what ASC leaders need to be successful in the near future, and more.

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This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr. Brian Gantwerker, Neurosurgeon at The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles. Here, he discusses his background, his excitement surrounding spinal endoscopy, what healthcare leaders need to be successful in the next 2-3 years, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023  Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Reid Zeising, CEO of Gain. Here, he discusses key insights into Gain, what he is currently excited about in his role, his focus on data gathering to support AI models, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Dr. Adeel Faruki, Anesthesiologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Here, he discusses his background, his excitement surrounding technology enabling outpatient monitoring, the importance of investing in the right people, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Emily Spooner, CEO, South Florida Same Day Surgery Center. Here, she discusses her background, her excitement surrounding innovative technologies getting introduced into the ASC space, the importance for ASC leaders to be open to change, and more.

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In this engaging episode, host Brian Zimmerman of Becker’s Healthcare sits down with Dr. Daniel Chan, the Medical Director of Joint Replacement at Cypress Creek Surgical Center. Together, they explore the essential elements of Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) excellence. Dr. Chan shares insights into Cypress Creek Surgical Center's core values, emphasizing integrity, impeccable service, and patient involvement, and discusses the center's unique ability to enhance the patient experience through innovative techniques like minimally-invasive and robotic-assisted solutions. The conversation delves into Dr. Chan's role in patient outreach and social media optimization, offering valuable advice for surgeons looking to grow their practices. Additionally, listeners gain a glimpse into the professional education opportunities provided by Cypress Creek Surgical Center and its future initiatives. The episode concludes with gratitude from Brian Zimmerman and acknowledgment of the podcast sponsor, DePuy Synthes, the Orthopedic Company of Johnson and Johnson. Don't miss this insightful exploration of ASC efficiency and excellence with Dr. Daniel Chan.This episode is sponsored by DePuy Synthes (https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes).

This episode recorded live at the 2023  Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Elisa Auguste, Administrator at Precision Care Surgery Center & Board Member for the NY State Assoc of ASCs. Here, she discusses key insights into her background, what issues she’s spending most of her time on today, what the most effective ASC leaders need to be successful in the near future, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Dr. Omar Khokhar, Managing Partner and Gastroenterologist at Illinois GastroHealth. Here, he discusses his background, how ASCs are benefiting patients, what issues surrounding ASCs he is keeping an eye on, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Dr. Miguel Afonso, CEO of Gastroclinic. Here, he discusses & key insights into Gastroclinic, his focus on the digitization of his organization, what the most effective ASC leaders need to be successful in the next 2-3 years, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Dr. Thomas Barnett, VP at Delaware Surgery Center. Here, he discusses his background & what led him to his current role, his excitement surrounding ambulatory surgery centers & partnerships, what he is currently focusing on, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features 2 leaders from Commonwealth Pain & Spine; Jeff Ellison, the CEO & Janet Carlson, Executive Director of ASCs. Here, they discuss key insights into their organization, opportunities in ASCs they are excited about, issues they are spending most of their time on today, and more.

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This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Vianka DeJesus, Operations Manager at NYU Langone Health. Here, she discusses her background, the biggest issues she is following in the dental space, what the most effective ASC leaders need to be successful in the next 2-3 years, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Tiara Dennison, Administrator at WakeMed Surgery Center- Cary and North Raleigh. Here, she discusses her background, her excitement surrounding the growth of ambulatory surgery, her focus on labor cost, and more.

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Steve Lucey, Orthopedic Surgeon at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Chief Medical Officer of Valere Bundled Solutions joins the podcast to discuss key insights into his background & organization, his experience and lessons learned with Atrium’s outpatient total joint bundle program, his excitement surrounding the future of value-based care, and more!

Kyle Anderson, Vice President of Finance & ASC at Orthopedics Rhode Island joins the podcast to discuss his background, big headwinds he's planning for this year, how spine and orthopedics will evolve in the next few years, and where he sees the best opportunities for growth.

In this episode, we are joined by Beth Vessel, Partner at Holland & Knight, to discuss some of the recent federal changes that affect ASC operators, new market concentration standards in proposed guidelines, whether private equity investments present specific challenges, and more. This episode is sponsored by Holland & Knight (https://www.hklaw.com/en/).

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Melissa Rice, Administrator, Ravine Way Surgery Center within the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. Here, she discusses her background, her excitement surrounding physicians becoming more involved in all aspects of healthcare, her focus on staff engagement, and more.

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James Chappuis, CEO, Founder, and Spine Surgeon at Spine Center Atlanta joins the podcast to discuss his background, top 3 trends he's following in healthcare and ASCs today, current excitements, and how he's thinking about growth over the next year.

In this episode, we are joined by Steve O’Leary, Client Executive at Apex Design Build, to discuss how they are staying current with the latest trends and innovations, what the benefits of having a single point of contact throughout the design build journey are, how their experts mitigate risks and more.This episode is sponsored by Apex Design Build (https://www.apexdesignbuild.net/).

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In this episode recorded at Becker's 29th Annual Meeting - The Business & Operations of ASCs, join nimble solutions CEO Nader Samii as he engages in a dynamic conversation with Dr. Alejandro Badia, founder of OrthoNow, and author of "Healthcare From The Trenches." Delving into Dr. Badia's exceptional journey, they discuss the evolution of his practice, visionary moves in the field, expansion into New York City, the latest and future medical technologies in orthopedics, the success of medical tourism, the innovative OrthoNow venture, his book "Healthcare in the Trenches," the future of orthopedic ASCs, and entertaining stories from his podcast with Jordan Belfort, the real-life Wolf of Wall Street.This episode is sponsored by nimble solutions (https://nimblercm.com/).

Brian Gantwerker, MD, Neurosurgeon at The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles joins the podcast to discuss his background, big headwinds he's planning for this year, how neurology will evolve in the next few years, and where he sees the best opportunities for growth.

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Tune in to hear best practices for addressing problem areas within your organization, common pitfalls ASC leaders can avoid, and more. Our guest speaker in this episode is Michael McClain, MHS, MS, PA-C Founder & Managing Member, LeftCoast Healthcare Advisors.This episode is sponsored by LeftCoast Healthcare Advisors (https://lchadvisors.com/).

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In this episode we are joined by Ronald Gardner, MD, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon at Gardner Orthopedics to hear his firsthand results using Advanced Surface Technology. Tune in to hear how the technology continues to benefit his orthopedic patients.This episode is sponsored by Aesculap (https://www.aesculapusa.com/en.html).

In this episode we are joined by Tracy Young, Chief operating officer, Essential Anesthesia Management to discuss anesthesia programs and strategies that promote better operations, finances and patient outcomes. Tune in to learn strategies to improve your anesthesia program and what tools, best practices or resources can benefit.This episode is sponsored by AANA (https://www.aana.com/).

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Welcome to Becker's Healthcare Podcast, where we explore the pulse of the healthcare industry. In this episode, we're joined by Glen Silverman, Chief Executive Officer at U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP). Glen provides insights into his background and expertise in the field. He discusses USOP's impressive recent growth and how they are navigating the integration of new groups. Tune in as he unveils the exciting opportunities he envisions for future growth and candidly addresses the headwinds facing the orthopedic and ambulatory surgery center space.

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Welcome to the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of healthcare with industry experts. In this episode, join us as we sit down with Dr. Timothy Roberts, Spinal Surgeon at New York Spine Institute, to explore the latest developments in the orthopedic and ASC space. Dr. Roberts shares insights about his own background, discusses the impressive growth of the US Orthopedic Partners (USOP), delves into the integration of new groups, identifies future growth opportunities, and sheds light on the challenges and headwinds faced by the industry. Tune in for a captivating conversation at the intersection of healthcare and innovation.

This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Jessica Roberts-Becerra, Administrator and Director of Nursing at South Carolina ENT Surgical Center. Here, she discusses her background, the need for more licensed providers, the importance for leadership to engage staff in order to retain talent, and more.

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In this episode, we are joined by Connor Lewis, Vice President of National Healthcare Development at Ryan Companies US, Inc., and Brian Blankenship, Vice President of Facility Development at Surgery Partners, to discuss how current trends are affecting ASC business and operations, how a sound development strategy can address core concerns for ASC administrators and more. This episode is sponsored by Ryan Companies (https://www.ryancompanies.com/).

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This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr. Yeshvant Navalgund, Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Surgery, National Spine & Pain Centers. Here, he discusses his past experience starting his own practice & what led him to working in the ASC space, transparency in healthcare, his focus on patient engagement, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr. Norah Foster, Medical Director, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Premier Health; Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wright State University. Here, she discusses the development of AI & machine learning in spine surgery, the importance for leaders to remain flexible in ever-changing times, and more.

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In this episode, we are joined by Nicole Scott, MSN, FNP-C, ONP-C, Disease Specific Certification Reviewer-Ortho at The Joint Commission, to discuss strategies a joint program can adopt to stand out, highlights of common obstacles when developing a joint program, metrics programs should prioritize and more.This episode is sponsored by The Joint Commission (https://www.jointcommission.org/).

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This episode features Andrew Lovewell, CEO of Columbia Orthopedic Group, and B. Bus Tarbox, President of Columbia Orthopedic Group.  Here, they discuss how private equity is changing what private practice looks like, the importance of physician owned and run practices, and more.

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This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Collin Hart, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at ERE Healthcare Real Estate Advisors. Here, he discusses his background, healthcare real estate trends he is watching closely, what issues he’s spending most of his time on today, and more.

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In this episode Scott Becker discusses 11 key issues facing surgery centers.

This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr. Scott Blumenthal, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Texas Back Institute. Here, he discusses his background & how he's seen spine surgery evolve, why he is a proponent of motion preservation in the lumbar spine, the speed of return to sports activity after activL implantation, what actions he recommends to his patients post surgery, and more!This episode is sponsored by Aesculap Implant Systems (https://www.aesculapimplantsystems.com/en.html).

BJ DiMartini, MBA, MS, Chief Executive Officer, at Excel Health joins the podcast to discuss his background, top 3 trends he's following in healthcare and ASCs today, current excitements, and how he's thinking about growth over the next year.

This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr. Charles Claps, Orthopedic Surgeon at Resurgens Orthopaedics. Here, he discusses his background, private equity in orthopedics, what issues he’s spending most of his time on today, and more.

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This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr Micheal Redler, Orthopedic Surgeon, Connecticut Orthopedics, Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedics, University of Virginia, Dept of Orhto, Assist Clinical Prof, Frank H Netter School of Medicine Quinnipiac University. Here, he discusses his passion for opioid sparing pain management, the top issues he’s currently following, what ASCs need to do in order to be successful in the next 2-3 years, and more.

In this episode Scott Becker shares 16 stats and notes on spine and spine practice.

This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Meghan Nechrebecki, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Health Care Transformation. Here, she discusses her background in public health, what Health Care Transformation does, and more!

This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr. John Prunskis, Medical Director and Principal at DxTx Pain and Spine. Here, he discusses his background of DxTx Pain & Spine, the top issues he’s following in spine & pain management, and more.

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This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr. Christopher Good, President, Virginia Spine Institute. Here, he discusses his background, why he is a proponent of motion preservation in the lumbar spine, what data has made the biggest impact on him, how motion preservation will evolve in the future, and more.This episode is sponsored by Aesculap Implant Systems (https://www.aesculapimplantsystems.com/en.html).

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This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr. Katherine Wagner, Neurosurgeon at Ventura Neurosurgery. Here, she discusses her background, her excitement surrounding innovative technologies for surgeons, the top issues she’s currently following, and more.

In this episode, we are joined by Farzin Khaghani, the Chief Commercial Officer at Maxx Orthopedics. He discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with the adoption of value-based care in healthcare, what ASCs should look at within their current operations in order to move toward value-based care, the features that Maxx Orthopedics' Quick Recovery Solutions helps to address, and more!This episode is sponsored by Maxx Orthopedics (https://www.maxxortho.com/).

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This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr. Adeel Frauki, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Program Director for Advanced Perioperative Ultrasound and Clinical Training at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Here, he discusses his background & transition into his new role, artificial intelligence in healthcare, the importance for healthcare leaders to engage their staff, and more.