Life’s experiences can mold a person’s future, beliefs and in the case of OrthoIndy surgeon Ed Hellman, MD, MBA’16, his future career plans.
Dr. Hellman, an orthopedic surgeon for more than two decades, had a moment of revelation in Washington, D.C. The former IU School of Medicine professor wasn’t in the nation’s capital as a tourist but as a physician MBA student, and that week-long immersion in a healthcare policy course re-ignited his passion to become a patient advocate.
“This trip gave me much more perspective about how laws and regulations are made and how it can affect how I can practice and how I will be reimbursed in the future,” said Dr. Hellman, reflecting on his experience during the Healthcare Policy Course in Washington D.C.