Today's Top 20 Stories
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Surgical Planning Associates' mixed reality system surpasses 3,000 hip replacements
Medtech company Surgical Planning Associates' mixed-reality HipInsight System has been used in its 3,000th case. -
Rothman Orthopaedics opens Pennsylvania facility
Mediplex Property Group has opened a new facility in Newtown, Pa., fully leased to Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. -
What orthopedic leaders have to say about weight loss drugs
The popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic has skyrocketed over the past few years.
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What orthopedic surgeons should know about Stark law
Stark law is a strict liability statute that places restrictions on physician self-referral with the goal of protecting patients. -
Orthopedic surgeons among specialists with happiest marriages
Around 85% of orthopedic surgeons report feeling happy in their marriages, describing them as either "good" or "very good," according to Medscape's 2024 "Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published Feb. 13. -
Dr. Tomas Pevny 1st in region to offer Iovera treatment
Glenwood Springs, Colo.-based orthopedic surgeon, Tomas Pevny, MD, has become the first physician in the region to offer Iovera, an FDA-approved osteoarthritis knee pain treatment. -
Hospital for Special Surgery earns top rating for all outpatient orthopedics
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery was among 134 hospitals named to Healthgrades' Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence ranking, and it is the only hospital to earn the top rating in all four surgery cohorts.
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Mass General orthopedic physicians return to 2 Steward hospitals
Orthopedic physicians who were working at Mass General Brigham in Boston are returning to Holy Family hospitals in Haverhill and Methuen, Mass., Boston Business Journal reported Feb. 12. -
American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives adds Provident Healthcare Partners to peer review program
The American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives added Provident Healthcare Partners for its advisory service for mergers, acquisitions and private equity partnerships. -
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance adds spine surgeon
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance in Nashville added spine surgeon Jason Smith, MD, the practice said in a Feb. 12 LinkedIn post. -
Spine surgeons' tech recruiting strategies
Physician recruitment isn't the only obstacle for spine practices and health systems. Surgical technicians have been another challenging position to recruit for.
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Surgeons are 'ghosting' the ED, ortho leader says
The continuing wave of orthopedic and spine procedures to ASC settings has one surgeon concerned about the impact that will have on both surgeons and patients. -
4 orthopedic building moves in 2 months
Physicians and real estate firms alike are investing in medical properties nationwide. -
25 spine, orthopedic practices to know in 2024
Here are 25 orthopedic practices to know going into 2024: -
Why spine robots remain a financial hurdle for ASCs
Spine and orthopedic robots are a useful tool for surgeons but they come with a high price tag for ASCs. -
USPI total joints spiked 15% last year
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International reported joint replacement procedures at its surgery centers jumped 20% year over year in the fourth quarter, and were up 15% for the full year. -
Is ChatGPT ready for orthopedic patients?
Three studies presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon's 2024 conference examined the accuracy of artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT, when it comes to providing accurate information for musculoskeletal patients. -
Ozempic's impact on total hip replacements
Two studies presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon's 2024 conference examined the impact that the drug semaglutide, which is sold as Ozempic to treat Type 2 diabetes and as Wegovy for weight loss, could have on patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. -
Accelus expands board of directors
Spinal implant technology company Accelus has added its president and CEO, Kevin McGann, and business leader Bernie Haffey to its board of directors. -
Danbury Hospital earns spine surgery accreditation
Danbury (Conn.) Hospital has been awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for spine care, according to a Feb. 10 report from the News Times.
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