‘More favorable’ orthopedic consolidation landscape ahead: Dr. Jason Sansone

President Donald Trump’s move to revoke Executive Order 14036, which focused on market competition, could bolster consolidation amid spine and orthopedic practices, Jason Sansone, MD, said.

Executive Order 14036 was signed in 2021 under the Biden administration and had instructed federal agencies to take a more aggressive stance against consolidation across industries, including healthcare. 

Dr. Sansone, president of Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin in Madison, shared how the Aug. 13 move from President Trump could affect practices like his.

Question: How will President Trump’s revocation of Executive Order 14036 affect spine and orthopedic consolidation?

Dr. Jason Sansone: The revocation of Executive Order 14036 is expected to ease regulatory oversight of mergers and partnerships, creating a more favorable environment for consolidation. For spine and orthopedic groups, such as OSCW, this will likely accelerate activity as practices pursue opportunities to grow, align with hospitals or health systems and strengthen their negotiating position with insurers and suppliers.

Q: What is your group’s (OSCW) outlook over the next three to four years in light of this change?

JS: At Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin, we anticipate a continued wave of consolidation across the specialty in the coming years. For our group, this environment presents opportunities to strategically expand and partner in ways that enhance patient access, strengthen care coordination and ensure long-term sustainability. While market dynamics are shifting, our priority remains delivering exceptional, patient-centered care while adapting thoughtfully to this evolving healthcare landscape.

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