Today's Top 20 Stories
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8 medtech notes: Globus Medical, Medtronic and more
Here are eight key updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since Feb. 7. -
Dr. Brian Cole named acting chair of orthopedics at Rush
Brian Cole, MD, was named acting chair of orthopedic surgery at Rush University after Joshua Jacobs, MD, stepped down, according to an internal email shared with Becker's. -
Dr. Gannon Randolph joins UAMS Orthopaedics
Spine surgeon Gannon Randolph, MD, is joining the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Lowell.
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Hospital for Special Surgery Florida appoints regional vice president
West Palm Beach-based Hospital for Special Surgery Florida named Heather Woolf, RN, as vice president for its Palm Beach County facilities. -
Average reimbursements for 15 spine procedures
In wake of CMS' recently finalized physician fee schedule, which reduces overall physician pay 1.25% in 2024, reimbursements remain top of mind for physicians of all specialties. -
Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery remains unreachable
Over two weeks since first crashing, computer systems are still down at Vancouver, Wash.-based Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, according to a Feb. 20 report from The Columbian. -
What's the future of awake spine surgery?
Awake spine surgery, which uses regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia, has gained more interest and adoption in recent years, and the momentum is unlikely to abate.
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Centinel Spine's lumbar disc replacement implant earns new payer coverage
Centinel Spine earned coverage from a large commercial payer in Tennessee for one- and two-level lumbar disc replacement, the devicemaker said Feb. 21. -
Cost of 10 spine procedures in ASCs vs. HOPDs in 2024
Medicare's price lookup tool compares costs for several procedures done at ASCs and hospital outpatient departments. -
Globus Medical sees revenues soar in 2023 after NuVasive merger
Globus Medical on Feb. 20 posted significant revenue growth for the fourth quarter and full year in 2023. -
Dr. James Huddleston named president of AAHKS
James "Hutch" Huddleston, III, MD, is the new president of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the organization said Feb. 20.
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Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center clinic goes in-network with AultCare
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center's office in Canton, Ohio, is in-network with AultCare health insurance plans, the practice said Feb. 20. -
6 spine, orthopedic practice moves in the Northeast
Here are six spine and orthopedic practice openings and additions in the Northeast that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 3: -
Medtronic, Boston Scientific win spine patent battle against rival
An appeal board for the European Patent Office has revoked a pain management system patent belonging to California-based medical device company Nevro following a challenge from its competitors Medtronic and Boston Scientific, according to a Feb. 20 report from the Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review. -
5 orthopedic practices to know
Here are five orthopedic practices to know going into 2024: -
First Neuralink patient makes 'full recovery': Elon Musk
The first person to receive a Neuralink implant has recovered and is operating a computer mouse using only their mind, CNN reported Feb. 20. -
Green Bay Packers' surgeon joins Prevea Health
Patrick McKenzie, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist and the head physician for NFL team the Green Bay Packers, has joined Green Bay, Wis.-based Prevea Health, according to a Feb. 20 report from Fox affiliate WLUK. -
Compass Surgical, Advanced Joint and Spine Institute Orlando to open orthopedic ASC
ASC developer and manager Compass Surgical Partners is collaborating with the Advanced Joint and Spine Institute Orlando to open a new, Orlando-based ASC. -
Orthopedic MSOs remain popular but other options show promise
Musculoskeletal management organizations have been a popular avenue for orthopedic practices to find support amid economic, business and payer headwinds. But in the last year, some physicians have also found success in other consolidation models. -
Are non-trained specialists performing spine procedures?
Today, spine surgeons and their patients face several threats from new industry trends, including prior authorization denials, artificial intelligence and increased care provided by non-physician providers.
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