Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Brett Shore, President & CEO at Shore Orthopedics and Orthopaedic Surgeon, DISC Sports and Spine Center
Jul 4, 2025
Dr. Brett Shore, President and CEO at Shore Orthopedics, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a keen focus on hips. In a lively discussion, he delves into the migration of orthopedic procedures to outpatient settings, highlighting the boom in minimally invasive techniques. He emphasizes the need for strategic partnerships with payers to enhance value and tackle the staffing challenges in anesthesia care. Additionally, he sheds light on the implications of Medicare policies for surgical centers, painting a picture of the future of orthopedic care.
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Shift to Outpatient Orthopedics
- Orthopedic procedures are increasingly moving to outpatient and ambulatory surgery center settings.
- This shift improves patient outcomes and reduces costs compared to traditional inpatient stays.
Focus on Anesthesia in ASC
- Prioritize onboarding and collaboration with high-quality anesthesia providers for surgery center success.
- Focus on reimbursement and staffing to meet current anesthesia care demands.
Orthopedics Leading Ambulatory Care
- Minimally invasive techniques and blood loss reduction enable more orthopedic surgeries in ambulatory settings.
- Orthopedics is poised to lead in outpatient surgical care and cost reduction.