On today's very special episode of Transforming Healthcare, we're thrilled to announce a new chapter for the podcast as we welcome longtime friend and orthopedic leader Dr. R. Michael Meneghini as co-host. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Meneghini is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in joint replacement. His expertise spans primary and partial hip and knee replacements, revision surgeries, and advanced computer-assisted surgical techniques. Additionally, he co-founded M2 Orthopedic Partners, a private-equity-backed orthopedic management company. Dr. Meneghini's impressive educational journey began at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in engineering. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and pursued a fellowship in complex hip and knee replacement at the Mayo Clinic. Before founding IJRI, he led the Indiana University Health Hip and Knee Center for over a decade. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Meneghini has received numerous accolades, including the Coventry Award at the Mayo Clinic, the Early Career Achievement Award from Indiana University School of Medicine, and the Career Achievement Award from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. In 2020, he attained the academic rank of Professor in Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Meneghini is also a prolific researcher, having authored over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. His commitment to advancing the field extends to his roles on the executive boards of the Knee Society, Mid-American Orthopaedic Association (MAOA), the International Orthopedic Education Network (IOEN), and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). Join us for this very special episode as we dive into Dr. Meneghini's path and explore the shared commitment to health equity, caring for all patients, and elevating voices that are pushing the industry toward higher-value, more accessible care.

On today's episode of Transforming Healthcare with Dr. Wael Barsoum, we are excited to have two physician-turned-entrepreneurs who are redefining musculoskeletal care with digital technology and AI. Dr. Tom Harte is an orthopedic surgeon and Founder of MSK.AI, who now serves as President of HOPCo Digital. Dr. Will Briggs is a Cambridge-trained physician-scientist who is the Founder and CEO of Naitive. Both Naitive and MSK.ai are digital health startups focused on using data and technology to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Join us as we discuss building patient-facing platforms that deliver the right information at the right time, unpack the coming shift in AI, and why tackling administrative burden and interoperability may unlock the biggest gains in access, cost, and outcomes.

On Today's episode of Transforming Healthcare with Dr. Wael Barsoum, we are thrilled to have a longtime friend and colleague Dr. Carlos Higuera to discuss his journey as a true triple threat in orthopedics: clinician, researcher, and educator. Dr. Higuera is an internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, Chairman of the Levitetz Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida, and past president of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society. Join us as we discuss global medical training, advances in orthopedic infection care, the role of research in improving patient outcomes, and the realities of balancing an intense professional career with family life.