Fitt Insider 302. Nick Aubin, Co-founder and CEO of Commons Clinic
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Aug 19, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Nick Aubin, co-founder and CEO of Commons Clinic, shares insights on revolutionizing multi-specialty care. He discusses the ambitious goal of building a health model similar to the Mayo Clinic, integrating advanced technology like robotics and minimally invasive procedures to enhance patient care. Nick also highlights unique physician equity partnerships aimed at combating burnout. The conversation touches on the importance of whole-body health assessments and innovative payment models to prioritize prevention and improve accessibility for all.
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Modern Multispecialty Clinic Model
- Commons Clinic builds a vertically integrated, tech-enabled multispecialty platform focused on musculoskeletal and expansion specialties.
- The goal is consumer-centric specialty care with fewer hospitals and more clinics powered by technology.
Incumbents Inflate Procedure Costs
- Incumbent hospital systems capture outsized facility fees and favor high-margin procedures like spinal fusions.
- Commons targets shifting care to minimally invasive, lower-cost options when clinically appropriate.
Tech As A Deflationary Force
- Technology acts as a deflationary force when it enables safer care outside hospitals and increases access.
- Examples include robotics and innovations that moved total joints into ambulatory surgery centers.