Top Healthcare Priorities for Orthopedic Surgeons in 2024

Physicians making healthcare a priority

Three months into 2024, we see the healthcare industry is already having another transformative year. Orthopedic surgeons, at the forefront of patient care, are anticipating challenges, growth opportunities, and the evolution of medical practices. In this article, seven Orthopedic Surgeons shared their perspectives with Becker’s Spine Review of their top priorities for the upcoming year. Every passing year brings changes to the healthcare sector, and 2024 is no different. Orthopedic surgeons are navigating ongoing payer challenges, grappling with residual impacts COVID-19 and exploring new avenues for growth and expansion.

Challenges and Opportunities

Finishing the 2024 first quarter, ongoing payer challenges loom large on the horizon, requiring strategic navigation to ensure continued access to quality care for patients. The residual impacts of the pandemic add another layer of complexity, prompting surgeons to adapt their practices to the evolving healthcare landscape.

Dr. Earl Kilbride, MD – Austin Orthopedic Institute (Texas) says one of his top healthcare priorities for 2024 is “Work smarter, not harder.” With over two decades of experience Dr. Kilbride recognizes that the clinical workflow side of practicing orthopedics is an important streamline for success.

Dr. Justin Bundy, MD. – Augusta-Aiken Orthopedic Specialists (S.C) is focusing on advancing outpatient spine care in 2024. Embracing new technologies and delivering patient-appropriate care are central to his vision for enhancing the outpatient spine experience. Amidst these challenges, a silver lining emerges in the form of growth prospects and opportunities for expansion. Orthopedic professionals are gearing up to explore new avenues and innovative approaches that promise to shape the trajectory of their field in the coming year.

Silver Lining

Amidst these challenges, a silver lining emerges in the form of growth prospects and opportunities for expansion. Orthopedic professionals are gearing up to explore new avenues and innovative approaches that promise to shape the trajectory of their field in the coming year.

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