Advocacy – What it Means, Why it Matters and How to get Involved

In this episode of The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut, our host Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD spoke with Stephen M. Engstrom, MD and Paul M. Lichstein, MD, MS about advocacy. Together, they discussed what advocacy means, why it matters to arthroplasty surgeons and how everyone can get involved.

Our invited guests began by informing listeners that this discussion is rooted in ensuring that surgeons have a voice in the system that shape their practice. Two passionate surgeons with a singular goal of working towards sustaining physician autonomy and physician control of their practice. After listening to this recording, our listeners will understand the importance of advocacy for arthroplasty surgeons regardless of where they practice. Understanding that decisions being made on a national level with regard to physician reimbursement and patient access to care will have a tremendous impact on daily practice.

If you’re wanting to learn more about advocacy, this is the podcast for you. Enjoy and thanks for listening to The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut!

In This Episode:
Stephen M. Engstrom, MD
Paul M. Lichstein, MD, MS
Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD