Laura Dyrda
Orthopedic surgeon convicted in tax scheme, allegedly diverted $1M from practice
A North Carolina orthopedic surgeon and his wife were convicted of tax fraud Sept. 20, the Justice Department said.
50+ orthopedic and spine surgeon moves in 2021 so far
Several orthopedic and spine surgeons have joined new practices or accepted appointments at large academic medical centers over the past year.
22 spine devices approved in August
The FDA granted 22 spine-related 510(k) device clearances last month.
37 orthopedic devices approved in August
The FDA granted 37 orthopedic-related 510(k) device clearances last month.
Spine surgeon sees TPAs reject procedures approved by insurer's policy
Orthopedic and spine surgeons have watched the preapproval process become more rigorous over the past few years, and one reason is third-party administrators, said Scott Blumenthal, MD, partner at Texas Back Institute in Plano.
Orthopedic exec gets 8 months in prison for role in kickback scheme
Bruce Thomas, the owner of Pinnacle Orthopedic Services, an orthopedic devices and orthotics company, was sentenced to eight months in prison Sept. 10 for his role in a kickback scheme, according to Bethesda Magazine.
Orthopedic surgeon pay per wRVU up 11.36% in 2020
Orthopedic surgeons reported a steep drop in work relative value units, but the compensation per unit increased, according to AMGA's 2021 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity survey.
10 spine devices get FDA approval in July
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to 10 spine-focused devices in July.
29 orthopedic devices get FDA approval in July
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to 29 orthopedic-focused devices in July.
4-physician orthopedic group joins U of Kansas Health System
Central Kansas Orthopedic Group in Great Bend has become part of the University of Kansas Health System, according to an Aug. 14 report in the Great Bend Tribune.