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Becker’s Healthcare -- Spine and Orthopedic Podcast

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The Becker's Spine and Orthopedic Podcast is the definitive podcast exclusively for clinical, surgical, and business leaders in the orthopedic and spine care space. New 15-minute episodes are released daily, join experts and surgeons as they delve into bu

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  1. Redefining Success in Spine Surgery with Dr. Aqib Zehri

    In this episode, Aqib Zehri, MD, Neurosurgeon practicing in Portland, Ore, discusses the importance of long term outcomes in spine surgery, using patient reported data to evaluate success, and how standardization and technology can improve sustainable spine care.

  2. The Case for Anesthesia-First Leadership

    In this episode, Sean Bitts, CRNA and Vice President of Clinical Affairs at CCI Anesthesia, and Alex Gorecki, President of CCI Anesthesia, explore why a singular focus on anesthesia can make a meaningful difference for clinicians, patients, and hospital operations. Moderated by Doug Simpler, the...

  3. The Economics Behind Patient Care with Dr. Morgan Lorio

    In this episode, Morgan Lorio, MD, FACS, Orthopaedic Spine and Hand Surgeon, discusses healthcare economics, physician reimbursement, administrative costs and his concept of clinical macroeconomics, which examines how financial decisions ultimately affect patient care and clinical value.

  4. Matthew Ray Scott, MS and Scott Sigman, MD on Building a Trusted Physician Brand

    In this episode, Matthew Ray Scott, MS, Principal & Managing Director, FEED. The Agency, and Scott Sigman,MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Podcaster, and Pioneer in opioid-sparing surgery, discuss their new book Physician Brand Rx, sharing how physicians can build trust, strengthen their digital presence,...

  5. Redefining Orthopedic Care Through Value, Innovation and Better Outcomes with Dr. David Bernstein

    In this episode, David N. Bernstein, MD, PhD, MBA, MEI, Harvard Orthopaedic Surgeon, shares his perspective on the future of orthopedic care, discussing value-based healthcare, ambulatory surgery centers, AI, and why measuring the outcomes that matter most to patients will shape the next…

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  6. Dr. Steven Cyr on Complex Spine Surgery, Independent Practice, and Innovation

    In this episode, Dr. Steven Cyr, Chief Medical Officer of Surgical Associates in Spine (SASpine) in Houston and San Antonio, discusses his approach to complex spine surgery, the challenges of independent practice, and the importance of patient centered care. He also shares insights on emerging...

  7. Advancing Value-Based Care in Musculoskeletal Health with Dr. Jason Scalise

    In this episode, Jason Scalise, MD, Chief Value Officer at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company, discusses expanding HOPCO’s value-based care platform, building physician-led networks, and improving outcomes across musculoskeletal care. He also shares how analytics, collaboration, and...

  8. Evaluating Healthcare Technology Investments and Outpatient Innovation with Meredith Warf

    In this episode, Meredith Warf, CPA DPT, Former Chief Executive Officer, discusses how healthcare leaders can evaluate new technologies by balancing clinical value, financial sustainability, and patient outcomes. She also shares insights on AI, robotics, revenue cycle innovation, and the future…

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  9. Morgan P. Lorio, MD, FACS, Discusses Redefining Spine Care

    In this episode, Morgan P. Lorio, MD, FACS, joins the podcast to discuss redefining spine care through more personalized and evidence-based treatment approaches. He explores why treatment plans can fail, shares insights from his work on transitional reliability, and explains the importance of...

  10. Leading Spine Care Through Innovation While Keeping Patients First with Dr. Ben Burch

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Ben Burch, Spine Surgeon, Atlanta Spine Institute. He discusses adopting new technologies, leading organizational change through a successful EMR...

  11. Building a Physician Led Orthopedic Platform with Alejandro Fernandez, MBA, CMPE

    In this episode, Alejandro Fernandez, MBA, CMPE, Chief Executive Officer, Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Inc., discusses his journey in healthcare leadership, the value of physician led organizations, and his vision for building an integrated orthopedic platform that improves care and…

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  12. Building a Stronger Spine Practice Through Leadership and Long Term Growth with Dr. Robert Norton

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Robert Norton, Founding Partner and Spine Surgeon, Florida Spine Associates. He shares how investing in leadership, building high performing teams,...

  13. Building a Patient-First Spine Practice Outside Traditional Models with Dr. John Peloza

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. John Peloza, Physician, PelozaSpine. He discusses the growth of concierge spine care, performing complex procedures in the ASC setting, the...

  14. Using Technology to Strengthen Orthopedic Care and Operations with Dr. Clay Dorenkamp

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Clay Dorenkamp, Orthopedic Surgeon, Michigan Orthopedic Center. He discusses leveraging technology to improve patient communication, reduce...

  15. Leading an Independent Spine Practice Through Growth and Innovation with Dr. Dominic Maggio

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Dominic Maggio, Owner, Chief Executive Officer and Neurosurgeon, Legacy Spine & Neurological Specialists. He shares insights on building a strong...

  16. Rethinking Orthopedic Access Through Innovation and Collaboration with Dr. Leo T. Kroonen

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Leo T. Kroonen, Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery, Kaiser Permanente San Diego. He discusses tackling post-pandemic access challenges, redesigning care...

  17. Leading Through Growth, Scale, and Change in Orthopedics with Dr. Brian Cole

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Brian J. Cole, Chair of Orthopedics and RUSH, Managing Partner at Midwest Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon, Midwest Orthopaedics at...

  18. Building a Next Generation Spine Program in Austin with Dr. Akshay Yadhati

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Akshay Yadhati, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Austin Regional Clinic. He discusses launching and scaling a spine surgery program, expanding access to...

  19. Building Culture and Purpose in a Growing Health System with Dr. Kevin Bozic

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Kevin Bozic, Professor and Chair, Surgery and Perioperative Care Department, Dell Medical School at UT Austin. He discusses leading through rapid...

  20. The “Next Wave” of Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships for MSK-Focused ASCs and Surgeons

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Gary Herschman, Healthcare Transactions Shareholder, Baker Donelson, and Dana Jacoby, President & CEO, Vector Medical Group. Here, they discuss how…

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  21. Leading Through Uncertainty in Academic Medicine

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. William Levine, Frank E. Stinchfield Professor and Chair, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Chief, Shoulder Service, and Co-Director, Center for...

  22. Advancing Outpatient Joint Replacement Through Patient-Centered Leadership

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Ravi Bashyal, Vice-Chairman, Patient and Provider Experience and Director, Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Endeavor Health; Clinical...

  23. Advancing Outpatient Joint Replacement and ASC Leadership with Dr. Martin Jenter

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Martin Jenter, Orthopedic Surgeon, Integrowth Orthopedic Specialists and Henry Ford Health System & Medical Director, Michigan Outpatient Surgical...

  24. The Hidden Driver of Throughput and Margins in Orthopedics

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Nancy Cibotti, US CMIO, Heidi Health. Here, she discusses how AI is helping orthopedic practices reduce administrative burden, improve…

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  25. Dr. Nicholas Grosso on Building Physician-Led Innovation

    This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Nicholas Grosso, President, The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics. He discusses the launch of MedVanta, the importance of physician ownership in...

  26. Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, Orthopedic Surgeon and Founder of the Joint Replacement Institute in Florida

    In this episode, Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, Orthopedic Surgeon and Founder of the Joint Replacement Institute in Florida, joins the podcast to discuss how AI-powered chatbots can improve efficiency and streamline patient communication. He also shares his perspective on the fee-for-service model,...

  27. Advancing Neurosurgery Through Innovation, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning with Dr. Namath Hussain

    In this episode, Namath Hussain, MD, MBA, Neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, discusses the future of endoscopic spine surgery, the growing role of AI in healthcare, the importance of surgeon leadership, and how mindfulness, mentorship, and...

  28. Using AI to Enhance Neurosurgery and Patient Care with Dr. Rory K.J. Murphy

    In this episode, Rory K.J. Murphy, MD, Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Barrow Brain and Spine, Associate Professor Barrow Neurological Institute, discusses how AI is improving clinical workflows, patient engagement, and surgical planning in neurosurgery.

  29. Building an AI Native Orthopedic Practice with Travis Doering, MD

    In this episode, Travis Doering, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon based in Austin, Texas, discusses launching what he describes as the first AI native medical clinic in the country. He shares how local AI infrastructure, human oversight, and workflow orchestration could reshape orthopedic practice...

  30. Leading Through Change in Orthopedics and Academic Medicine with Dr. Alexander Vaccaro

    In this episode, Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, President of Rothman Orthopaedics, discusses balancing surgeon autonomy with the realities of modern healthcare systems, aligning academic and clinical priorities, and preparing organizations for rapid technological and operational change.

  31. Building Multidisciplinary Spine Care and the Future of AI in Healthcare with Dr. Ronjon Paul

    In this episode, Ronjon Paul, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Endeavor Health Medical Group, discusses developing multidisciplinary spine programs, leading within a large health system, and how AI is transforming patient care, clinical decision making, and physician workflows.

  32. Antonia F. Chen, MD Chair and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern & R. Michael Meneghini, MD, CEO and Founder of the Indiana Orthopedic Institute

    In this episode, Antonia F. Chen, MD, Chair and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern and incoming President of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and R. Michael Meneghini, MD, CEO and Founder of the Indiana Orthopedic Institute and...

  33. Advancing Multidisciplinary Spine Care and Innovation with Edward J. Dohring, M.D.

    In this episode, Edward J. Dohring, M.D., of the Spine Institute of Arizona, discusses the value of multidisciplinary collaboration, emerging innovations in spine care, and the evolving role of AI and minimally invasive approaches. He also shares insights on improving patient outcomes, balancing...

  34. Aqib Zehri, MD, Neurosurgeon at The Oregon Clinic

    This episode features Aqib Zehri, MD, Neurosurgeon at The Oregon Clinic. Here he discusses his thoughts on access to care, exhausting non-surgical options first, what he is doing to improve quality outcomes, and more.

  35. Cory Calendine, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee

    In this episode, Cory Calendine, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, joins the podcast to discuss the growing role of personalization in surgery and the adoption of AI in clinical practice. He shares insights on building and scaling individual practices through...

  36. Leo Spector, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and CEO of OrthoCarolina

    In this episode, Leo Spector, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and CEO of OrthoCarolina, joins the podcast to discuss major industry shifts from inpatient to outpatient surgery. He shares how expanding access to care, lowering costs, and improving outcomes are shaping strategy, and offers his...

  37. Dr. Bradley Lamm, DPM, Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Center and Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship at the Paley Institute

    In this episode, Dr. Bradley Lamm, DPM, Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Center and Director of the Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship at the Paley Institute, joins the podcast to discuss groundbreaking advancements in foot and ankle surgery. He highlights the world’s first...

  38. Scaling Outpatient Imaging: Lessons in Access, Workforce and Advocacy

    In this episode, Wake Radiology’s President and Managing Partner Brent Townsend, MD and COO Parul Galloway discuss practical strategies to help mitigate patient access, workforce and other common challenges to successfully scale outpatient imaging. Together with Jason Weshler, VP of Outpatient...

  39. Samir Mehta, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Service and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania

    In this episode, Samir Mehta, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Service and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of trauma care and how machine learning and AI are shaping the future of the field. He also...

  40. Innovations in Bone Healing & How Science is Shaping the Future of Regeneration

    In this episode, Dr. James Ryaby, PhD, Principal Scientific Advisor at Orthofix, shares insights from more than 30 years at the forefront of bone healing innovation. He discusses the science behind PEMF and ultrasound therapies, the clinical trials that validated these technologies, and where the...

  41. AI in Spine Surgery: Preserving Clinical Judgment in a Data-Driven Era

    In this episode, Morgan P. Lorio, MD, FACS, Past President, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS), discusses the growing role of AI in spine care and its impact on clinical decision-making, policy, and medical knowledge. He highlights the importance of physician-led...

  42. Scaling Orthopedic Excellence with Ravi K. Bashyal, MD

    In this episode, Ravi K. Bashyal, MD, Vice Chairman of Patient and Provider Experience at Endeavor Health and Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, shares how patient centered culture, standardized pathways, and surgical specialization have built the...

  43. Advancing Surgical Intelligence in Spine and Cranial Care with Dr. Osamah Choudhry

    In this episode, Dr. Osamah Choudhry, Co Founder and CEO of Medivis and neurosurgeon at NYU Langone Health, discusses the evolving role of artificial intelligence and augmented reality in spine and cranial surgery. He shares insights on FDA clearances, distribution strategy, and how next…

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  44. Building Bridges and Advancing Innovation in Spine Surgery with Dr. Mauricio Avila

    In this episode, Dr. Mauricio Avila, Assistant Professor and Director of the Neurosurgery Spine program at Saint Louis University and SSM Health, shares how he is uniting neurosurgery and orthopedic spine teams while expanding endoscopic and robotic capabilities. He discusses the value of…

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  45. Scaling Endoscopic Spine Surgery to Protect Rural Access with Dr. Kai Lewandrowski & Dr. Morgan Lorio

    In this episode, Kai Lewandrowski, MD and Morgan Lorio, MD, FACS explore how disposable HD endoscopy, predictable per case economics, and CMS rural transformation efforts can make spine surgery more viable in low volume settings while preserving local access and sustaining community based practices.

  46. What Surgical Readiness Means for ASCs in an AI-Driven Era

    In this episode, Dr. Christian Péan, CEO and Co Founder of Revel Ai Health and practicing orthopedic trauma surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses how AI is redefining surgical readiness in ambulatory surgery centers. He explores scalable use cases in patient engagement, quality...

  47. Advancing Orthopedic Growth, Infection Research, and Rural Care with Dr. Matthew Dietz

    In this episode, Matthew J. Dietz, MD, FAOA, Chair of Orthopaedics at the West Virginia University School of Medicine and WVU Medicine, discusses leading rapid departmental growth, advancing research in prosthetic joint infection, and expanding reliable orthopedic care across rural communities.

  48. Spine Surgery Growth, Robotics, and Building Anti Fragile Systems with Dr. Shaleen Vira

    In this episode, Shaleen Vira, MD, MBA, Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at Banner University Medical Center and author of Spine and Strategy, discusses scaling spine services in a high growth market while taking a disciplined approach to robotics and AI adoption. He shares why resilience,...

  49. Dr. William Kemp on Innovations in Spine Surgery and Patient-Centered Care

    In this episode, Dr. William Kemp, a board-certified spine neurosurgeon in Richmond, Virginia, discusses the latest in motion preservation, minimally invasive surgery, and regenerative medicine. He shares insights on optimizing patient outcomes, navigating insurance and AI challenges, and...

  50. Motion Preservation, Spine Innovation, and Nutrition Informed Recovery with Dr. Franco Vigna

    In this episode, Franco E. Vigna, MD, MPH, FAAOS, minimally invasive spine surgeon specializing in disc replacement, decompression, and motion preservation, shares his journey into spine surgery and the innovations shaping care today. He discusses biologics, reimbursement pressures, practice...

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