This episode features Dr. Alejandro Badia, Founder of OrthoNOW, President & Founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center, and an Upper-Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon in Miami. Here, he discusses his book, being a Cuban-American doctor, trends he’s following in Orthopedic Surgery and more.
Summary
This Episode Features Dr. Alejandro Badia
Dr. Alejandro Badia, Founder of OrthoNOW, President & Founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center, and an Upper-Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon in Miami, is the featured guest in this episode. He shares insights about his book, his experience as a Cuban-American doctor, trends in Orthopedic Surgery, and more.
Dr. Padilla's Extensive Experience
With nearly 30 years of experience in Miami, Dr. Padilla is a highly respected upper extremity orthopedic surgeon. He co-founded the renowned Miami Hand Center and currently operates his solo private practice. Additionally, he established Ortho Now, an orthopedic urgent care center, as a franchisee 13 years ago. Dr. Padilla also discusses how Cuba's decision to export doctors has contributed to the country producing a higher number of doctors per capita.
Challenges of an Independent Practice
Dr. Padilla highlights the difficulties of managing an independent practice, such as keeping up with advancing technology and handling overhead costs. He believes that the general public lacks understanding about the healthcare system, which motivated him to write his book. In his opinion, increasing medical school matriculation, expanding residency programs, and welcoming more foreign physicians could alleviate the medical shortage in the US. Dr. Padilla also emphasizes the importance of immigrants filling healthcare gaps in smaller communities. His book further delves into these issues.
Addressing Inefficiencies in the Healthcare System
Dr. Padilla's book offers an explanation of the inefficient and expensive aspects of the American healthcare system, while suggesting solutions contributed by experts to improve it. He points out that bureaucracy and middlemen drive up costs and hinder healthcare delivery. To lower expenses and provide better care for underserved communities, he proposes reducing hurdles and allowing physicians to order tests and treatments without unnecessary second-guessing.
The Move Towards Outpatient Care and Combatting Burnout
Dr. Padilla expresses enthusiasm for the shift towards outpatient care, as he believes it will result in cost savings and better patient health outcomes. He also addresses the issue of burnout in healthcare, arguing that it is not solely burnout but frustration with limited autonomy that leads to moral injury among healthcare professionals.
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This episode aired on 06/17/2023 and can be listened here.
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