Question: What issues are you spending most of your time on today?
Dr. George Cybulski: I have been working on solutions for improving the flow of outpatient spine surgery — from the lean processing of spine instrument trays to breaking down silos from the clinic to the operating room.
Q: What are your top challenges and how will they change over the next 12 months?
GC: The top challenge for outpatient spine surgery remains the elimination of obstacles to flow, quality and safety. The post-COVID-19 pent-up demand for spine services will accentuate these challenges.
Q: How are you thinking about investments and growth in the next two years?
GC: I am focusing on greater investment in technology deployment and development in the next two years to improve intake for patients with spinal disorders and improve the care process.
Q: What are you most excited about right now?
GC: I am most excited about the opportunity created by the COVID-19 pandemic for innovation in the delivery of spine care.
