Resilience Isn’t a Buzzword: It’s How Orthopaedics Survives

Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast

Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast
Resilience Isn’t a Buzzword: It’s How Orthopaedics Survives
Oct 13, 2025
The American Orthopaedic Association

The future of orthopaedic practice won’t be won by the highest offer or the loudest brand—it’ll be won by groups that can bend without breaking. Dr. Doug Lundy sits down with Dr. Alex Vaccaro of Rothman to unpack how a true megagroup navigates shrinking CMS rates, anesthesia shortages, hiring wars, and private equity.