Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. CMS proposes removing MRI lumbar spine for low back pain measure, outpatient pay bump

    Carly Behm -
    CMS' proposed 2025 ASC and hospital outpatient prospective payment system rule  includes the removal of the MRI lumbar spine for low back pain.

  2. 4 legal battles involving spine practices, surgeons

    Paige Haeffele -
    Clinicians, health systems, hospitals and physician groups alike have gone to bat with the justice system this year in cases of wrongful termination, fraud, negligence and more. 

  3. Orthobond expands board of directors

    Claire Wallace -
    Orthobond, a leader in antibacterial surface technologies, has appointed Eric Major as chairman of the board. 

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  1. The state of minimally invasive spine surgery in 3 insights

    Carly Behm -
    Minimally invasive spine surgery is drawing interest, and it is expected to play an important role in shaping how and where spine surgeons care for patients.

  2. 10 places hiring spine, orthopedic surgeons

    Carly Behm -
    Here are 10 places hiring spine and orthopedic surgeons, from LinkedIn's job search tool:

  3. HOPCo grows Arizona population health program membership 25%

    Carly Behm -
    Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company grew its advanced musculoskeletal population health program by 25% in Arizona with an additional payer, according to a July 9 news release.

  4. Rothman physicians help develop wearable for spinal cord injury patients

    Carly Behm -
    Physicians with Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute assisted with the creation of the NeuroSleeve, a device for patients with paralysis, the practice said in a July 8 news release.

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  1. 5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in Las Vegas

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Las Vegas earns $1,017,300, 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.

  2. Coastal Spine and Pain Institute adds AI scribe technology

    Claire Wallace -
    Westborough, Mass.-based Coastal Spine and Pain Institute has implemented artificial intelligence-powered medical scribe Sunoh.ai. 

  3. OrthoLazer names new CEO

    Carly Behm -
    Ron Mayer is the new CEO of OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Centers, the Rochester, N.Y.-based practice said July 9.

  4. 4 spine studies to know

    Carly Behm -
    From long-term disc replacement outcomes to outpatient spine case volume, here are four key spine studies Becker's reported on since June 10.

  1. FloSpine clinches $1.7M in seed funding

    Claire Wallace -
    Spine devicemaker FloSpine has secured $1.7 million in seed funding after recently closing on $530,000 in capital, according to a July 8 report from Refresh Miami.

  2. Lumbar spine fusions more likely to fail in patients with diabetes: Study

    Claire Wallace -
    Lumbar spinal fusion procedures are more likely to fail in patients with diabetes, according to a new study from the University of Toledo (Ohio). 

  3. How PELTO Health Partners grew since 2023

    Carly Behm -
    Since forming in 2023, PELTO Health Partners has grown its network and leadership across the country.

  4. The spine partnership saving physicians, insurer money

    Carly Behm -
    A partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield has proven beneficial for patient care and finances, Mick Perez-Cruet, MD, said during a panel at the 21st Annual Spine, Orthopedic & Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference in Chicago.

  5. Longview Regional Medical Center surgeons perform 500+ robotic joint replacements

    Claire Wallace -
    Longview (Texas) Regional Medical Center surgeons Jordan Stanley, MD, and Martin Hilton, MD, have each performed more than 500 minimally invasive robotic-assisted joint replacement surgeries, according to a July 8 report from the East Texas Review.

  6. Abraham Orthopaedics opens Pennsylvania practice

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Abraham Orthopaedics, led by John Abraham, MD, partnered with Lancaster (Pa.) Orthopedic Group to open a practice location.

  7. 2 recent orthopedic lawsuits

    Carly Behm -
    Becker's reported on two lawsuits related to orthopedics in the last 30 days:

  8. Spine medtech earning FDA nods in 2024

    Carly Behm -
    Several spine implants and medtech products earned FDA approvals and breakthrough designations in the first half of 2024.

  9. 5 orthopedic practices to know

    Paige Haeffele -
    Below are five orthopedic practices that have made headlines in the last month, as reported by Becker's since June 17.

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