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title: "How Outpatient Orthopedic Care Is Evolving: Insights from Dr. Brett Shore"
description: At the 22nd Annual Spine Orthopedic and Pain Management Conference, Dr. Brett Shore  shared valuable insights on the future of orthopedic care.
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# [How Outpatient Orthopedic Care Is Evolving: Insights from Dr. Brett Shore](https://www.discmdgroup.com/blog/how-outpatient-orthopedic-care-is-evolving)

 Written by [discmdgroup](https://www.discmdgroup.com/blog/author/discmdgroup) | Aug 14, 2025 5:09:23 PM

At the **22nd Annual Spine Orthopedic and Pain Management Conference**, [Dr. Brett Shore](https://www.discmdgroup.com/physicians/brett-shore-md) — a leading sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center and founder of Shore Orthopedics — shared valuable insights on the future of orthopedic care.

From shifting procedures to outpatient settings, to staffing strategies and payer partnerships, here’s what Dr. Shore sees ahead for the field — and what it means for patients and providers alike.

PODCAST: [Dr. Brett Shore](https://www.discmdgroup.com/physicians/brett-shore-md) on Becker's Healthcare Podcast

## Moving More Procedures to Outpatient Settings

Advancements in minimally invasive techniques have transformed how and where patients recover. Dr. Shore noted:

*“It’s clear that more and more procedures are being moved to the ambulatory setting. I think back to some of the surgeries that were two to three night or more overnight stays when I was in my training … and now a lot of those surgeries [are] done as twenty-three-hour observation or same-day discharges.”*

- Dr. Brett Shore

This shift allows patients to heal at home, often with faster recoveries and lower costs, which is a win for patients and payers alike.

## Meeting Staffing and Anesthesia Challenges

**Orthopedics is particularly well-positioned to benefit from the outpatient shift. Dr. Shore shared:

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“Orthopedics is in some ways going to be a leader and a pioneer in bringing the majority of surgeries into the ambulatory setting — both as a way to improve patient outcomes, but also to reduce healthcare costs associated with inpatient stays.”*

- Dr. Brett Shore

By embracing newer techniques and innovative care models, orthopedic practices can help deliver value while maintaining excellent patient outcomes.

## Smart Partnerships Benefit Everyone

Another key trend: stronger partnerships between surgery centers and insurance providers.

*“When you can provide safe and effective care at a cost savings for the surgery center and the insurance company and also improve physician reimbursement … then it ends up being a really promising development in the ambulatory surgery model.”*

- Dr. Brett Shore

Collaboration and alignment across all stakeholders can ensure that quality care stays affordable — and sustainable.

### The Medicare Challenge

One challenge Dr. Shore highlighted is how Medicare reimbursement impacts outpatient care:

*“Understanding how to incorporate — or choosing not to incorporate — Medicare into the ambulatory model … is going to be critical for the success of surgery centers going forward.”*

- Dr. Brett Shore*  
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Balancing access and financial sustainability will remain an important consideration for leaders across the field.

## Looking Ahead

Dr. Shore’s perspective is clear: **the future of orthopedic surgery is increasingly outpatient, patient-centered, and built on collaboration.** Practices and centers that adapt with smart staffing, innovative partnerships, and a focus on value will be best positioned to thrive — and deliver the highest quality care to the patients who count on them.

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