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Growing a Successful Orthopedic PracticeAuthor: IMG
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What Orthopaedic Practices Must Know Heading Into 2026: Marketing, Patient Demand, and the New Realities of MSK Growth
Episode 22
Friday, 19 December, 2025
In this episode, we break down the major marketing and patient-demand shifts independent orthopaedic practices must prepare for as we move into 2026. From tightening digital privacy rules and AI-driven reputation dynamics to ASC positioning, patient access expectations, and the growing influence of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, this conversation highlights the specific forces shaping orthopaedic growth in the coming year.Whether you're trying to attract new patients, improve digital visibility, strengthen online reputation, or build sustainable patient pathways, this episode will help you understand what the data is showing — and what practical steps orthopaedic practices should take now.What You’ll Learn:Why digital tracking tools like Meta pixels are becoming a liability in healthcare marketingHow CMS’s TEAM Model changes the way practices must position their surgical episodesWhy ASC-based messaging is becoming a competitive advantageWhat the Press Ganey 2025 Consumer Experience Report reveals about safety perceptionThe “four-star cliff” and how Google’s AI Overviews influence patient choiceWhy digital access and frictionless scheduling are now core marketing functionsHow GLP-1 medications and next-generation weight-loss drugs — especially Eli Lilly’s retatrutide — are beginning to influence orthopaedic demand and patient expectationsWhy weight optimization, risk reduction, and mobility pathways are emerging as new marketing opportunitiesHow practices can reframe joint pain messaging to attract more patients in 2026Key Takeaways:Marketing compliance is changing: Digital tracking must be privacy-safe and HIPAA-aware.Patients judge safety online: Outdated digital assets create distrust before a patient ever walks into the practice.Reputation is now algorithm-driven: Falling below 4 stars makes you nearly invisible to AI-generated search summaries.Friction kills appointments: Nearly 40% of booking attempts happen after hours, making online scheduling essential.Weight-loss drugs are entering the MSK conversation: They’re reshaping how patients think about mobility, joint pain, and non-surgical options.Marketing in 2026 must feel comprehensive: Patients respond to pathways, not procedures.Mentioned Sources:Press Ganey Consumer Experience Report (2025)Digital Health Most Wired National Trends Report (2025)CMS TEAM Model guidanceSTAT News report on Eli Lilly’s retatrutide trial (Dec 11, 2025)
