You've all spent plenty of time seeing orthopaedic implants used in their final form. But where do these things come from? And how are they made? What you see in the ORis a polished implant, but behind that device is a hidden, high-stakes journey where one broken link in the chain can delay care and alter outcomes.

In this episode, Gary Thomas, SVP of Manufacturing at Onkos Surgical, takes us inside the unseen world of medical device manufacturing. We uncover fragile supply chains that threaten timelines, the quiet revolution of robotics in production, and the myths and limits of 3D printing. This is the untold race that transforms raw material into survival, and it’s happening long before a surgeon ever makes an incision.

Every dollar, device, and decision in healthcare is shaped by a committee most people never think about: the value analysis committee. In this episode, supply chain leader Angelique Beslic and industry veteran Mark Copeland pull back the curtain on how these groups operate, from balancing cost, quality, and outcomes to navigating physician preferences and vendor relationships. They reveal why value analysis has become so influential, where it’s headed in the era of value-based care, and what it takes for suppliers, big or small, to stand out.

If you’ve ever wondered why some products move forward while others stall, or how purchasing decisions ripple all the way to patient outcomes, this conversation will changethe way you see the healthcare system and your role in it.

Surgeon Reimbursement isn’t just about cutting checks; it’s about understanding the hidden economy that drives surgical decisions. In this episode, Dr. Arjun Saxena, orthopedic surgeon and physician partner at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, takes us inside the complex world of surgeon pay structures.

We uncover how RVUs actually work, the role ofancillary revenue streams, and the game-changing differences between hospital employment and private practice. These aren’t just numbers; they influence career paths, patient care, and even how your products are evaluated. If you want to navigate the surgical space with confidence, this is the intel the textbooks won’t give you. Listen now!