Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast

Updated: 29 Aug 2025 • 75 episodes
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Members and affiliates of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) interview guests to highlight lessons in orthopaedic leadership. Interviews include orthopaedic leaders, faculty and leaders within orthopaedic departments at academic institutions and large practices, health care system leaders, rising leaders, and other medical leaders. Thanks to @iampetermartin for his contribution of introduction and conclusion jazz music.

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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. Ghanay

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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, declinin

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Dr. Rick Wright explores the future of orthopaedic sports medicine, focusing on promising developments in cartilage replacement, meniscus substitution, ACL repair, and innovative rotator cuff treatments. His expert insights reveal how these advancements could transform patient care while addressing the economic realiti

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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 wh

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What happens when devastating cancer diagnoses transform into manageable chronic conditions? Dr. Terry Peabody, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University and past AOA president, takes us on a compelling journey through the evolving landscape of musculoskeletal oncology. Dr. Peabody shares profound leaders

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The healthcare landscape is transforming at lightning speed, with consolidation reshaping how orthopaedic care is delivered across America. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. David Jevsevar, CEO of OrthoVirginia, shares his unique perspective gained from navigating nearly every side of this complex equation—from pri

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