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Fixated On Bone: How Orthopaedic Leaders Built Own the Bone

January 1, 2026

Fracture fixed, problem solved? Not even close. Dr. Andrea Spiker sits down with two orthopedic leaders, Dr. Marc Swiontkowski and Dr. Kyle Jeray, who helped turn a quiet crisis—osteoporosis-related fractures—into a national movement that’s changing how surgeons practice, teach, and lead. You’ll hear the untold origin story of Own the Bone and why it succeeded […]

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Owning The Future Of Ortho Ancillaries with Gerald R. Williams, Jr., MD

November 25, 2025

If rising demand meets shrinking reimbursement, something has to give—or get smarter. We sit down with Dr. Jerry Williams, shoulder specialist and former AAOS President, to unpack how owning key ancillaries—imaging, PT, DME, ASCs, and specialty hospitals—can protect patient access, drive down total cost, and actually improve outcomes when surgeons design the system around orthopedic […]

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How A 44-Physician Practice Stays Independent In A Hospital-Dominated Market

November 10, 2025

Want a real look at how independent orthopaedic groups thrive while hospitals buy up urgent cares, primary care, and the referral rails? Dr. Doug Lundy, AOA host, sits down with Dr. Kimmerly, president at Peachtree Orthopedics in Atlanta, to unpack how a 44-physician practice stays nimble, patient-centered, and profitable in a market dominated by large […]

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Building a Future-Ready Orthopaedics System: Leadership, Integration, and Value

October 28, 2025

What if a health system could be massive and still feel local to every patient it serves? We sit down with Dr. MaCalus Hogan, chair of orthopedic surgery at UPMC, to unpack how a hybrid model—academic, community-employed, and private partners—can deliver scale without sameness. Dr. Hogan shares the leadership habits that shaped his path (mentorship, […]

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What Changes When Your Job Becomes Building Others

October 24, 2025

A new chair’s first year can feel like drinking from a fire hose—until the patterns emerge. Dr. Doug Lundy speaks with Dr. Jennifer Wolf, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Chicago, to unpack what truly shifts when your role becomes building others: the politics you don’t see until you’re in […]

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Resilience Isn’t a Buzzword: It’s How Orthopaedics Survives

October 13, 2025

The future of orthopaedic practice won’t be won by the highest offer or the loudest brand—it’ll be won by groups that can bend without breaking. Dr. Doug Lundy sits down with Dr. Alex Vaccaro of Rothman to unpack how a true megagroup navigates shrinking CMS rates, anesthesia shortages, hiring wars, and private equity.

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Beyond Time-Based Training: What Makes a Competent Surgeon?

September 16, 2025

Dr. Doug Lundy sits down with two leaders at the forefront of residency education: Dr. Tessa Balach, past chair of the Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD), and Dr. Trent Guthrie, current CORD chair to discuss the future of Orthopaedic Education. Their conversation explores the shift toward competency-based medical education in orthopaedic surgery. Technology's transformative […]

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The Biologic Future of Joint Replacement with Antonia Chen, MD, FAOA

September 13, 2025

Robotics emerges as another transformative force. While many surgeons remain skeptical, Dr. Chen makes a compelling case for why robotics will eventually become standard. Perhaps most exciting is the potential to address periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)—what Dr. Chen calls "the holy grail" challenge in joint replacement. From implant coatings that prevent bacterial adhesion to novel […]

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Shaping Orthopaedic's Future: Insights from AOA Past President, Dr. Alexander Ghanayem

August 29, 2025

What makes a great orthopaedic leader? Dr. Alex Ghanayem, fresh off his term as the 137th President of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), shares candid reflections on leadership, legacy, and the future of orthopaedic surgery in this thought-provoking conversation with podcast host, Dr. Doug Lundy. Dr. Ghanayem brings refreshing humility to his assessment of presidential leadership, […]

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Payment Evolution in Healthcare with Chad Mather, MD

August 15, 2025

Moving beyond typical discussions of value-based care, Dr. Mather reframes the entire conversation. "Value-based care is financial innovation to solve important healthcare problems," he explains. These problems extend far beyond cost control to address clinician burnout, prior authorization burdens, care gaps, declining profitability, and health equity. For surgeons planning their careers, understanding this broader context […]

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Future in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Look Into Tomorrow's Sports Medicine with Rick W. Wright, MD, FAOA

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Navigating the Future of Medical Support Staff in a Post-Pandemic World with Thomas L. Miller, MD

The healthcare workforce crisis is reshaping American medicine in profound ways that will impact both providers and patients for decades to come. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Thomas L Miller, Chief Medical Officer at the University of Utah, reveals how healthcare institutions are navigating the aftermath of what he calls "a bird's eye view of […]

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