Friday, October 23rd & Saturday, October 24th 2026
ABOUT THE MSK BUSINESS SUMMIT CONFERENCE
As the reimbursement landscape continues to evolve, so too must our business strategies to ensure both clinical excellence and financial success. MORE Foundation is proud to present the second Annual Musculoskeletal Business Summit, bringing together MSK leaders and innovators who will share insights, strategies and solutions to help your organization thrive in today’s dynamic healthcare environment.
WHY ATTEND?
Insight
Gain insights from top MSK surgeons, executives and business strategists
Credits
Earn up to 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Networking
Network with peers across healthcare, technology, and industry
Tactics
Discover real-world tactics to drive operational and financial performance
Driving Business Performance in a Changing World
Gain insights from top MSK surgeons, executives and business strategists
20+
Expert
Speakers
Hear from nationally recognized leaders shaping the future of MSK care.
2
Inspiring
Days
Engage in high-impact discussions and network with top healthcare professionals.
8
Interactive
Workshops
Participate in practical sessions designed to address today’s most pressing MSK challenges.
Take A Look At This Years Agenda
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
MSK Physician Leaders
Healthcare Executives
Senior Administrators
Physical Therapy Leaders
Medical Device Professionals
Payors
MSK Physician Leaders, Healthcare Executives, Senior Administrators, Physical Therapy Leaders, Payors, Medical Device Industry Professionals.
MSK BUSINESS SUMMIT CO-CHAIRS
Michael Meneghini, MD
Dr. R. Michael Meneghini, founder and CEO of Indiana Orthopedic Institute (IOI), is a nationally recognized expert in hip and knee replacement with over 17 years of experience. He is currently the president of the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons. (AAHKS). AAHKS has a membership of more than 5,500 surgeons and other hip and knee health care professionals.
An Indiana native, Dr. Meneghini brings an elite level of care through innovative techniques including outpatient, partial, and revision joint replacement.
A graduate of Rose-Hulman, Indiana University, and fellowship-trained at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Meneghini previously led the IU Health Hip and Knee Center and now delivers superior outcomes across Indiana and the Midwest. He’s authored 160+ publications, holds a professorship at IU School of Medicine, and serves in leadership roles with leading orthopedic associations.
Michael Ast, MD
Dr. Michael P. Ast is Chief of the Knee Service, Chief Medical Innovation Officer, and Director of Ambulatory Surgery Center Strategy at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). He specializes in hip and knee replacement with a focus on rapid-recovery, outpatient procedures, and advanced techniques including robotics and computer-assisted surgery. He holds the John N. Insall Endowed Chair of the Knee Service and is a member of the Knee Society.
A leading researcher and innovator, Dr. Ast has over 500 publications and presentations on topics such as opioid-sparing pain management, surgical technology, and acupuncture in orthopedics. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Temple University, earned his medical degree there, and completed his residency at North Shore–LIJ and fellowship at HSS.
MSK BUSINESS SUMMIT SESSION MODERATORS
Michael Ast, MD
Chief Medical Innovation Officer, Hospital for Special Surgery
Wael Barsoum, MD
President & Chief Transformation Officer, HOPCo
Dana Jacoby
CEO, Vector Medical Group
David Jacofsky, MD
Founder & Chairman, HOPCo and The CORE Institute
Chris Martinez
Founder and former CEO of 3D Technologies; Chief Information Officer, HOPCo
Michael Meneghini, MD
Founder & CEO, IOI
Anjana Patel, JD
Partner, Health Care Transactions Group, Baker Donelson
Adam Rana, MD
Director of the Joint Replacement Center, Maine Medical Center
Peter Slate
Chief Corporate Development Officer, HOPCo
MSK BUSINESS SUMMIT FEATURED SPEAKERS
Emily Ast, JD
Attorney, Ast Physician Contracts
Colby Catania
Director, Houlihan Lokey
Jimmy Chow, MD
Chow Surgical, a Member of Summit Hip & Knee Institute
Brian Cole, MD, MBA
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Surgeon, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Tom Harte, MBChB MRCS
Founder, myrecovery
Keith Jackson, MPT, OCS
Vice President Product Operations at ATI Physical Therapy
Yair Kissin, MD
Co-interim Chair of Orthopedic Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Center
Lauren Makhoul
Director at Manatt Health Strategies
Michael McEachen, DPT
Executive Vice President of Health System Integration, HOPCo
Aaron Murski, CVA
Managing Director, Research Director at VMG Health
James Petkun, JD
Former DOJ Prosecutor; General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer, START Center for Cancer Research
Ajay Premkumar, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Emory Healthcare
Donnie Romine
CEO, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists; President of Southeast Specialty Care Network, HOPCo
Alex Sah, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Sah Orthopaedic Associates
Jason M. Sansone, MD
President, Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin
Jason Scalise, MD
Chief Value Officer, HOPCo
Ritesh Shah, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Tony Sorkin, MD
Medical Director, Fracture Care & Traumatplasty, IOI
Michael Uohara, MD
Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Hospital for Special Surgery
Rina Vertes, FSA, MAAA
President of Value-Based Care Solutions, HOPCo
Chase Williams
Senior Vice President, IT Transformation, HOPCo
CORPORATE PARTNERS SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
SCOTTSDALE: A FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESTINATION
Located just 30 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034
The First Annual MSK Business Summit will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona — a city renowned for its stunning desert landscapes. Take advantage of our resort venue and extend your stay with family! Scottsdale offers:
CME ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION
MORE Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
MORE Foundation is accredited by the Arizona Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
For CME-related questions, please contact: CME@more-foundation.org
Interested in Attending?
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