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  1. The state of prior authorization in 2024

    Claire Wallace -
    Here are nine statistics on the state of prior authorization in 2024 for spine and orthopedic providers to know: 

  2. 5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Atlanta earns $1,089,800, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  3. Dr. Frank Henn named orthopedics department chair at U of Maryland

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The University of Maryland School of Medicine appointed Frank Henn, MD, as chair of the department of orthopedics.

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  1. OSF HealthCare opens Illinois orthopedic practice

    Claire Wallace -
    Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has opened a new orthopedic office in Peru, Ill., according to a July 25 report from Shaw Local News Network.

  2. Spine surgeons see AI as the future. Is that good?

    Laura Dyrda -
    Artificial intelligence and machine learning will play a big role in shaping spine surgery over the next several years. Technology is transforming clinical care and decision-making in multiple ways, but is it always for the better?

  3. Number of top-ranked orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery hospitals in each state

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    U.S. News & World Report recently released its top 50 hospitals for both neurology and neurosurgery as well as orthopedic surgery for 2024 and 2025.

  4. Providence to cut sports medicine fellowship, reduce family medicine slots

    Claire Wallace -
    Family Medicine Residency Spokane (Wash.), part of Renton, Wash.-based Providence, plans to cut its sports medicine fellowship next year along with a transitional one-year program for residents, according to a July 24 report from The Spokesman-Review.

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  1. Why 5 orthopedic, spine companies have filed for bankruptcy

    Claire Wallace -
    From economic difficulties to malpractice suits, here is why these five orthopedic and spine companies filed for bankruptcy in the last 14 years: 

  2. 13 notable figures who had surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery since 2023

    Carly Behm -
    Since the start of 2023, several athletes, celebrities and leaders have turned to New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery for orthopedic care.

  3. 27 spine, orthopedic surgeons honored since 2023

    Carly Behm -
    More than 20 spine and orthopedic surgeons have been honored since the beginning of 2023.

  4. Small orthopedic groups' largest opponent in the fight for physicians

    Claire Wallace -
    UnitedHealth Group's Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, is officially the country's largest employer of physicians. 

  1. Columbus Orthopaedics to partner with OCH Regional Medical Center

    Claire Wallace -
    Columbus (Miss.) Orthopaedics is set to partner with Starkville, Miss.-based OCH Regional Medical Center, according to a July 25 report from The Dispatch.

  2. Why 4 spine, orthopedic practices have shuttered in the last year

    Claire Wallace -
    From surgeon retirements to lease battles, here are the reasons four orthopedic and spine clinics have decided to permanently close their doors in the last year: 

  3. Providence St. Joseph Hospital debuts eCential Robotics open spine robot with Spineart implant

    Carly Behm -
    Surgeons with Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., performed the first robotic spine surgery using eCential Robotics' open spine platform with Spineart implants, according to a July 25 news release.

  4. Best orthopedic hospitals in the Northeast: US News

    Carly Behm -
    Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, 18 are in the Northeast.

  5. The crucial patient data points to track, spine surgeons say

    Carly Behm -
    Information about patient quality of life and pain management are especially important data points to collect, spine surgeons say.

  6. Spine surgeons overcome challenges of adding new procedures, tech

    Carly Behm -
    Many spine surgeons will want to add on new procedures and/or technologies to their practices, but they may face obstacles along the way.

  7. The No. 1 'growth vector' for ASCs, per Tenet Healthcare's CEO

    Carly Behm -
    Orthopedics remains a strong area for ASCs, Tenet Healthcare's CEO Saum Sutaria, MD, said in a July 24 quarterly earnings call. 

  8. The importance of tech in spine care's future, per 1 Hoag surgeon

    Claire Wallace -
    The Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center Beverly Hills (Calif.) recently became the first facility in the Hoag network to add a robot dedicated to spinal surgery. 

  9. Here's what's missing from spine surgeon conversations with hospital leaders

    Carly Behm -
    The needs of spine surgeons and the needs of hospital leaders are unique, and this can lead to challenges in conversations between the parties.

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