Name
B. Independent Practice vs. Hospital Employment: What Surgeons Are Choosing and Why
Date & Time
Friday, June 18, 2027, 11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Speakers
Justin Hohl, MD, Managing Partner, The Spine Institute
Leo T. Kroonen, MD, MHCDS, FAAOS, Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery, Kaiser Permanente
Jason M. Sansone, MD, President, Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin
Paul Vessa, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Medical Director, New Jersey Spine Institute
Leo T. Kroonen, MD, MHCDS, FAAOS, Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery, Kaiser Permanente
Jason M. Sansone, MD, President, Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin
Paul Vessa, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Medical Director, New Jersey Spine Institute
Description
Financial pressures, debt burdens and shifting career expectations are reshaping the employment preferences of orthopedic and spine surgeons. Leaders discuss what the trends look like in their markets, how organizations are competing for top talent and what independent practice survival looks like in 2027.
Session Type
Semi-Keynote Panel