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

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Podcast: [Becker’s Healthcare Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/becker-s-healthcare-podcast-484089)
Published: 2026-06-28T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/beckershealthcarepodcast/episode/154125133/
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Duration seconds: 677

## Resource

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.

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