# Why We Need the Independent Practice Model in Medicine: Dr. Alexander Vaccaro, President of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

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Podcast: [Raise the Line](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raise-the-line-29872)
Published: 2026-03-12T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

As more and more physicians seek the financial stability of working for hospital systems, the future of independent practices is in question. Dr. Alexander Vaccaro, who leads one of the largest independent practices in the U.S., joins Raise the Line host Michael Carrese to explain the critical role this business model plays in maintaining physician autonomy and generating innovation.

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