Becker’s Healthcare Podcast George Cybulski, MD MBA, AI clinical leader and Chief of Neurosurgery at Humboldt Park Health
Nov 8, 2025
George Cybulski, MD MBA, is the Chief of Neurosurgery and AI clinical leader at Humboldt Park Health. He dives into the surge of outpatient spine surgery and the impact of Medicare shifts. Dr. Cybulski discusses how AI can break down barriers among care teams, enhancing workflow efficiency. He emphasizes the need for robust collaboration between providers and vendors to minimize fragmentation and improve patient outcomes. Plus, he shares insights on transformative AI innovations and highlights his bestselling book on optimizing patient flow.
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Surgeon Turned Spine-Instrumentation Advocate
- George Cybulski practices neurosurgery mainly for spine procedures and has a decade-long interest in supporting spine operations with instruments.
- He previously worked with a business developing outpatient spine instrumentation for ASCs and is no longer with it, removing conflicts of interest.
Outpatient Spine Is A Growth Engine
- Outpatient spine surgery is a major growth opportunity for ASCs as procedures like discectomies and lumbar fusions move out of hospitals.
- ASCs must coordinate offsite instrument processing and expand capabilities to capture this demand.
AI To Bridge Siloed Preop Workflows
- AI can connect previously siloed steps in surgical workflow like approvals, testing, and primary care coordination.
- Using AI to streamline communication across those groups will improve preoperative flow and patient readiness.
