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Change Healthcare incident 'should concern all of us,' spine surgeon says
Healthcare workers and consumers should pay closer attention to which entities are overseeing the landscape in light of the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack, says spine surgeon Brian Gantwerker, MD. -
Are spine robots overused?
Spine surgery robots and navigation systems have shown promise in assisting surgeons and enhancing patient outcomes. But there is concern that early-career spine surgeons are leaning on the technology too much. -
Mass General Brigham to open orthopedics, sports medicine center
Somverville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is planning an orthopedics and sports medicine facility in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Mass.
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Dr. Thomas Knox joins Baxter Bone & Joint
Thomas Knox, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, joined the staff of Baxter Health Bone & Joint Clinic in Mountain Home, Ark. -
5 medtech notes: Orthofix, ZimVie and more
Here are five key developments from spine devicemakers since Feb. 28. -
5 things to know about Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Sharonville, Ohio-based Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is one of the largest orthopedic practices in the U.S. -
Orthofix sees 64% increase in Q4 revenue
Orthofix's fourth quarter sales grew 64%, and its full year revenue rose 62%, according to financial results posted March 5.
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2 spine companies launching public offering
Two spine companies launched public offerings since Feb. 26. -
New York orthopedic group experiences data security incident affecting 177K individuals
Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine recently experienced a data security incident affecting 177,101 individuals. -
Holy Cross Medical Group adds pain management specialist
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Medical Group has added interventional pain specialist Giuseppe Paese, DO, according to a March 5 press release sent to Becker's. -
HHS intervention amid Change Healthcare cyberattack a 'welcome first step': AMA
The American Medical Association praised HHS and CMS for their response to the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
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Crozer Health nixes orthopedic ASC plans
Springfield Township, Pa.-based Crozer Health has nixed plans to reopen its shuttered Springfield campus's emergency department and medical center as an orthopedic ASC, according to a March 5 report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. -
5 female spine leaders to know
Here are five female leaders in the spine space to know: -
Surgeons warn of 'overutilization' of spinal fusion
Spinal fusions are a common option for addressing back pain and spine conditions. But some spine surgeons worry that the procedure could be overdone. -
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute joins 3 clinical trials
Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is participating in three clinical trials about musculoskeletal care. -
15 recent orthopedic surgeon moves | 2024
Here are 15 orthopedic surgeons who recently joined new practices, added to their titles or left longtime roles, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 14: -
Neuroscience pioneer Dr. Mary Bunge dies at 92
Mary Bunge, PhD, a pioneer in studying spinal cord injuries and restoring movement to millions of paralyzed patients, has died at the age of 92, according to a March 4 report from The New York Times. -
Is spine tech advancing too fast?
Spine surgery innovation accelerated in the years leading up to the pandemic, before slowing as elective procedures halted. Now, companies are launching new products, implants and systems again, with the promise of better outcomes. -
Dr. James Voos named NFL Physicians Society president
James Voos, MD, head team physician for the Cleveland Browns and the Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at University Hospitals in Cleveland, has been elected president of the NFL Physicians Society, according to a March 5 report from NBC affiliate WKYC. -
OrthoIndy, Franciscan Health to open orthopedic clinic, ASC
Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy and Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health are planning an orthopedic clinic and ASC near West Lafayette, Ind., Building Indiana reported March 5.
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