A New Year, A New Playbook: How Orthopedic Practices Are Modernizing Operations for 2026
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A New Year, A New Playbook: How Orthopedic Practices Are Modernizing Operations for 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
As orthopedic practices enter a new year, leaders are reassessing how to meet growing patient demand while navigating ongoing staffing shortages and increasing administrative burden. With an aging population, rising sports injuries, and more chronic musculoskeletal conditions, the pressure on orthopedic teams continues to intensify — making access, throughput, and operational efficiency top priorities for 2026.
In this educational webinar, Molly Van Oordt, Specialty Director for Musculoskeletal Health, will share timely insights from a recent orthopedic-focused industry survey along with real-world perspectives from MSK practices nationwide. The session will explore how orthopedic organizations are modernizing operations as part of a “new playbook” for the year ahead—focusing on smarter workflows, reclaimed staff capacity, and improved patient access without adding headcount.
Attendees will hear how practices are using automation, mobile tools, and AI-assisted documentation to reduce administrative burden, support both clinical and non-clinical teams, and improve day-to-day operations. The discussion will also highlight how small efficiency gains can compound in high-volume orthopedic environments, helping practices start 2026 with a stronger, more sustainable operational foundation.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the primary operational challenges orthopedic practices are facing as they enter 2026, including staffing constraints, access limitations, and administrative burden.
- Recognize where automation and streamlined workflows can help reclaim non-clinical staff capacity, improving patient access and reducing operational bottlenecks.
- Understand how mobile tools and AI-assisted documentation are being used to reduce provider burden, improve documentation accuracy, and support more efficient clinical workflows.
- Apply practical strategies for modernizing orthopedic operations in the new year, using small, achievable efficiency improvements that can deliver meaningful impact over time.
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Molly Van Oordt
Director of Specialty Account Management, NextGen Healthcare
Molly Van Oordt, Director of Specialty Account Management at NextGen Healthcare. With nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare IT, Molly combines clinical and technical expertise with a passion for customer success. Her broad expertise spans her time in an Orthopedic practice as well as consulting for various healthcare organizations. Molly’s unique perspective as a market strategist, subject matter expert, and advocate for specialty practices empowers providers to deliver better care, improve the patient and provider experience, and overcome industry challenges. Outside of work, Molly enjoys life in beautiful Northern Michigan with her husband, dog, two grown children, and a growing list of grandchildren.