Dr. Nolan Wessell, Assistant Professor and Well-being Co-Director, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine

On this episode, Dr. Nolan Wessell, Assistant Professor and Well-being Co-Director, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine joins the podcast to discuss the growing burden facing the spine field and how clinicians are adapting to rapid shifts in practice and policy. He shares insights on tracking government changes that impact research funding, the ways AI is improving efficiency and supporting clinical decision-making, and the consequences of declining reimbursements across the specialty.