Rethinking Orthopedic Access Through Innovation and Collaboration with Dr. Leo T. Kroonen

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast · Jun 28, 2026 · 11m · transcript

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Leo T. Kroonen, Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery, Kaiser Permanente San Diego. He discusses tackling post-pandemic access challenges, redesigning care pathways through virtual orthopedics and provider collaboration, and why curiosity and openness to change are essential for healthcare leaders navigating growing patient demand.