Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast

Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, interviewed Jim Barber, MD who is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon who practices in Douglas, Georgia. Dr. Barber shares his compelling journey, the various leadership roles he has embraced, and his experiences enriching a close-knit community despite the geographical limitations of a small town. His story illuminates the challenges and rewards of rural healthcare, showing how one dedicated individual can make a significant impact both locally and nationally.
Drs. Lundy and Barber tackle the evolving landscape of rural solo private practice, touching on the mounting pressures from insurance companies, the complexities of electronic medical records, and the growing need for larger teams. Dr. Barber offers his thoughts on state support programs, value-based care, and the pressures of consolidation, while reflecting on the changing dynamics of physician collegiality and scope of practice. Through innovative collaboration with local hospitals and Medicare shared savings programs, various pathways are explored for sustainability and the importance of staying positive and proactive in this challenging environment.

Dr. Alex Jahangir, MD, FAOA, an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, spoke with Dr. Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, about the governmental influence on change of culture in orthopaedics.

Dr. Jahangir shared his experience as the Chair of the Board of Health and the COVID-19 Taskforce, during the global pandemic. Taking on this government position allowed Dr. Jahangir to see what matters most to the community of Nashville regarding Health and Safety. He found that physicians need to build relationships with patients so they can have trust in the methods that doctors advocate for. A sense of trust and transparency between government officials and the community are also a necessity to address everyone’s issues. Dr. Jahangir is optimistic about the future of orthopaedics and believes that establishing good relationships and civil discourse are an investment in the successful future of the orthopaedic profession.

Brandi Hartley, MD FAOA joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss away rotations.
Dr. Hartley shares her experience as Residency Program Director for University of Louisville's to discuss topics such as:

• Importance of away rotations
• Virtual rotation recruitment sessions and Zoom fatigue
• Decreased applicant numbers and students backing out of externships
• COPA's recommendations to eliminate away rotations
• The future of away rotations

Music:
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.

Tamara Scerpella, MD, Christina Morganti, MD, and Andrea Spiker, MD are back to join AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD for the second part of their discussion on bone health in Sports Medicine and osteoporosis in younger athletes.
Drs. Scerpella, Morganti, and Spiker draw on their extensive experiences as athletes and as experts in sports medicine to discuss topics including :

• DEXA scans for younger patients
• Stress fractures vs. stress reactions
• Vitamin D supplementation
• Teriparatide use in younger patients

Music:
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.

Trends and Innovations in Orthopaedics: A CEO’s Perspective

Hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Alexander Aleem, MD sit down with Cheryl Blanchard, BS, MS, PhD, president and CEO of Anika Therapeutics, to discuss how the company is driving technological innovations to benefit patients, orthopaedic surgeons, payors, and health care organizations.

Dr. Blanchard discusses how new orthopaedic trends impact the development process and shape product offerings. She describes how the 2020 acquisitions of Arthrosurface and Parcus Medical have dramatically shortened Anika’s innovation cycles to deliver greater value to physicians, patients, and shareholders.

The conversation touches on Dr. Blanchard’s career journey, merging her expertise in medicine, engineering, and business to becoming a leader of a multi-national orthopaedics corporation. She provides perspectives on challenging yourself professionally, including experiencing new things and not being afraid to accept a challenge.

Dr. Blanchard assumed the role of Anika’s president and chief executive officer in April 2020. She has served as president and CEO of Microchips Biotech, held senior executive positions at Zimmer-Biotech, and provided strategic consulting services to medical device companies and private equity clients. Dr. Blanchard currently serves as director of Vigil Neuroscience and Daré Bioscience. Dr. Blanchard received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and received her B.S. in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University.

Anika (NASDAQ: ANIK) is a global joint preservation company committed to delivering meaningful advancements in early intervention orthopedic care, including osteoarthritis pain management, regenerative solutions, soft tissue repair, and bone preserving joint technologies.