A key priority for United Musculoskeletal Partners for the remainder of the year and headed into 2025 is patient access, specifically in the state of Georgia.

Spine surgeons and private equity investors have different jobs, but sometimes they come together to discuss where their interests converge.

Personalization will be a key factor when it comes to the future of spine implants, some surgeons say.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery's spine program has helped the hospital remain a national leader, and leaders continue looking for ways to grow, Andrew Sama, MD, said.

Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA, who was recently named chief medical officer of Hospital for Special Surgery's Florida division, wants to prioritize a consistent culture across the system's  Northeast and Southern presences.

More spine surgeons are embracing cross-departmental collaboration. Four physicians discuss strategies to make the most of that teamwork.

From physician independence to data collection, spine surgeons are thinking about the future of autonomy in their field.

Biologics holds numerous possibilities for the future of spine surgery, and leaders with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery are exploring ways it can be leveraged.

Widespread data collection for spine surgeons in Michigan has helped the quality of patient care and has provided valuable data to researchers.

Many spine surgeons will want to add on new procedures and/or technologies to their practices, but they may face obstacles along the way.

The needs of spine surgeons and the needs of hospital leaders are unique, and this can lead to challenges in conversations between the parties.

In recent years, spine and orthopedic devicemakers have merged and acquired smaller companies.

Payer negotiations have been a challenge for some spine surgeons, especially with evolving reimbursements and financial headwinds.

The advent of new spinal technologies makes spine surgeon Rachel Bratescu, MD, eager about the specialty's future.

Rachel Bratescu, MD, is the first female spine surgeon at New York City-based Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian, and she hopes more will follow her lead.

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopedic Institute spent the first half of 2024 overcoming financial headwinds and expanding its footprint, said Rothman President Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD.

Private equity in spine and orthopedics has grown in the private practice space, but hospital employed surgeons are also thinking about the larger implications in the field.

Max Kahn, MD, and Sohail Syed, MD, said they're both optimistic about the direction endoscopic spine surgery is taking, and they see its growing potential in spinal care. 

Spine surgeon Shannon McCanna, MD, has one key factor in mind for all of his cases — functionality.

Spine surgeons should approach leadership with a quiet confidence and an understanding of three different areas they have to take charge, Philip Louie, MD, of Seattle-based Virginia Mason Medical Center.