The OrthoForum

? Board Member Spotlight: J. Brad V. Butler V, M.D. We’re proud to recognize Dr. Brad Butler of Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists for his unwavering commitment to independent musculoskeletal care and his dedicated service on the OrthoConnect Board. Thank you, Dr. Butler, for your leadership, passion, and continued advocacy for independent orthopaedic practices! #OrthoConnect #BoardSpotlight #AdvancingIndependentMSKCare #Orthopaedics #SportsMedicine #PhysicianLeadership

???Honoring Women in MSK Care | Women’s History Month??? This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the trailblazing women who are helping to shape the future of musculoskeletal care! ?? From surgeons to researchers, leaders to innovators, your?efforts are?transforming the field every day. We’re also reflecting on a milestone moment—our first annual Women Physician Leaders Retreat at The OrthoForum 2025 Annual Conference! In this video, Dr. Christine Seaworth of Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic shares a recap of this event and?gives a?preview of?next year’s retreat. A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible women who attended the retreat and to every woman making an impact in orthopaedics and beyond! Your leadership, expertise, and passion move us forward. #OrthoForum #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInMedicine #Orthopaedics #WomenPhysicianLeaders #MSKCare

?? ?? Wendell Potter and his call to action for The OrthoForum physicians and physicians across the country. All physicians are under continuous assault by an industry focused on shareholder returns not patient care. When every doctor makes the assault visible (like Elisabeth Potter, MD), we can make the patient/physician relationship the driver of decision making. Thanks Wendell Potter! #communitycentersofexcellence #wearemainstreetnotwallstreet

?? Highlights from The OrthoForum 2025 Annual Conference! ?? Members, speakers, and sponsors, thank you again for the incredible collaboration and insights last week. Check out these photos of some of our many wonderful speakers in action... Featured: Karen Simonton, The OrthoForum Nick Soman, Decent William Kurtz, M.D., Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance Heath Kirschner, MBA, OrthoForum Value Network Greg Stewart, MD, Watauga Orthopaedics, PLC Bruce Stewart, MD, Shoreline Orthopaedics Nick Honkamp, MD, DMOS Orthopaedic Centers Michael McCaslin, CBIZ Somerset Kaitlyn Mundell, MHSA, CBIZ Somerset and OrthoMetrix Melina Davis, Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Brad Butler, MD, Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, MD, OrthoVirginia Kimberly Workman, MD, FAAOS, FAOFAS, Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists?? Jamie Grossman, MD,?OrthoVirginia Barbie Hayes, MBA, OrthoVirginia Wendell Potter, HEALTH CARE un-covered? Tiffaney Skaw, Nebraska Furniture Mart Kim Lobato, Gallagher Jeff Racca, New Mexico Orthopaedics

?? THANK YOU to our members, speakers, and sponsors for making our 25th Annual Conference a huge success! Your dedication, expertise, and collaboration continue to drive innovation, advocacy, and excellence in independent MSK care. This conference reinforced what we already know—together, we have the power to shape our future. We are so grateful for this community of leaders, innovators, and changemakers, and we look forward to continuing this journey together. ?? Here’s to the next 25 years of impact and progress! Featured in this video: Karen Simonton, CEO of The OrthoForum Michael McCaslin, CBIZ Somerset Bruce Stewart, Shoreline Orthopaedics Michael Havig, MD, NEUROSCIENCE & SPINE ASSOCIATES Melina Davis, Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Kimberly Workman, MD, FAAOS, FAOFAS, Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists Nick Soman, Decent Kim Lobato, Gallagher Wendell Potter, HEALTH CARE un-covered Sam Griffin, DeRoyal and many more. #OrthoForum #MSKLeadership #AdvancingIndependentMSKCare #HealthcareInnovation #StrongerTogether

? Happy Women Physicians Day!? Today, we’re celebrating our remarkable women physician?members who excel not only in delivering exceptional MSK care, but also in leadership, mentorship, strategy, communication, and teamwork. We can’t wait to see these inspiring leaders at our Women Physician Leaders Retreat during the annual conference on February 22!

Meet Nick Soman,?Founder & CEO of Decent Nick's company Decent is on a mission to make healthcare more affordable by crafting health plans centered around the patient-provider relationship. Join us at The OrthoForum 2025 Annual Conference in Phoenix (February 20-22) and catch his talk, “Take Back Your Practice: The Power of Direct Care,” to learn how Decent’s innovative approach is reshaping the future of healthcare. Watch this video to learn more about the incredible work they’re doing: https://lnkd.in/gkArCjzz #TheOrthoForum2025AnnualConference #DirectPrimaryCare #HealthcareInnovation?#AdvancingIndependentMSKCare

Meet Melina Davis, CEO, Strategist, Connector, and Turnaround Expert One of the many exciting speakers you will hear at The OrthoForum 2025 Annual Conference in Phoenix (February 20–22) is Melina Davis, CEO & EVP of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV). She’ll share how SafeHaven—founded by MSV to support physicians and PAs—is tackling burnout head-on and reshaping the culture of care. Her talk, “SafeHaven – Changing the Game and Resetting the Culture of Care,” is one you won’t want?to miss! Members can email?[email protected]?to register for the conference. Click this link to learn more about the incredible work they’re doing:?https://lnkd.in/gxGa8RqQ #TheOrthoForum2025AnnualConference #SafeHaven #PhysicianWellness #MedicalSocietyOfVirginia #HealthcareLeadership #AdvancingIndependentMSKCare

There’s still time to register for The OrthoForum Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ, February 20–22! Don’t miss our exceptional lineup of panels and speakers, including Wendell Potter, a New York Times bestselling author who served as head of communications for two of the nation’s largest insurers (Cigna and Humana) before becoming a whistleblower, journalist, and healthcare reform advocate. He’ll be presenting “Taking on the Beast: Big Insurance,” offering insights on how independent?practices can address today's BUCA challenges. Secure your spot now to gain valuable insights and network with peers! Members can email [email protected] to get registered today. ? #TheOrthoForum2025AnnualConference #WendellPotter #HealthcareInsights #PhoenixAZ

??#MSK #nonoperative #primarycare delivered at your #hometown #communitycenterofexcellence. ????OrthoGeorgia OrthoForum Value Network