Private Practice, Academics, and the Future of Spine Surgery with Alan H. Daniels, MD
Private Practice, Academics, and the Future of Spine Surgery with Alan H. Daniels, MD  
Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published On: Sun Feb 01 2026
Description: In this episode, Alan H. Daniels, MD, Professor of Orthopaedics and Chief of Spine Surgery at The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital, discusses balancing private practice autonomy with academic medicine, navigating reimbursement pressures, and growing complex spine programs. He also shares insights on innovations in spinal deformity care, including data driven decision making, specialized teams, and alignment focused technologies.