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Transforming Healthcare with Dr. Wael BarsoumAuthor: Dr. Wael Barsoum
Looking for a place to go deeper into the business, innovation, and future of healthcare? Welcome to Transforming Healthcare with Dr. Wael Barsoum. Presented in partnership with HOPCO - the recognized leader in MSK care - this podcast will raise questions and provide answers that will inform, educate, and enhance the perspective of health care leaders and specialists. Whether it's industry insiders, health system providers, public sector leaders, or the leading specialists; each episode features the voices, personalities, and viewpoints of some of the most prominent care providers. Language: en Genres: Business, Health & Fitness, Management, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep.43 -A New Unfiltered Era with Dr. R. Michael Meneghini
Episode 43
Monday, 16 March, 2026
On today's very special episode of Transforming Healthcare, we're thrilled to announce a new chapter for the podcast as we welcome longtime friend and orthopedic leader Dr. R. Michael Meneghini as co-host. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Meneghini is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in joint replacement. His expertise spans primary and partial hip and knee replacements, revision surgeries, and advanced computer-assisted surgical techniques. Additionally, he co-founded M2 Orthopedic Partners, a private-equity-backed orthopedic management company. Dr. Meneghini's impressive educational journey began at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in engineering. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and pursued a fellowship in complex hip and knee replacement at the Mayo Clinic. Before founding IJRI, he led the Indiana University Health Hip and Knee Center for over a decade. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Meneghini has received numerous accolades, including the Coventry Award at the Mayo Clinic, the Early Career Achievement Award from Indiana University School of Medicine, and the Career Achievement Award from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. In 2020, he attained the academic rank of Professor in Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Meneghini is also a prolific researcher, having authored over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. His commitment to advancing the field extends to his roles on the executive boards of the Knee Society, Mid-American Orthopaedic Association (MAOA), the International Orthopedic Education Network (IOEN), and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). Join us for this very special episode as we dive into Dr. Meneghini's path and explore the shared commitment to health equity, caring for all patients, and elevating voices that are pushing the industry toward higher-value, more accessible care.












