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  1. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center clinic goes in-network with AultCare

    Carly Behm -
    Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center's office in Canton, Ohio, is in-network with AultCare health insurance plans, the practice said Feb. 20.

  2. 6 spine, orthopedic practice moves in the Northeast

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are six spine and orthopedic practice openings and additions in the Northeast that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 3:

  3. Medtronic, Boston Scientific win spine patent battle against rival

    Claire Wallace -
    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. 

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  1. 5 orthopedic practices to know

    Claire Wallace -
    Here are five orthopedic practices to know going into 2024:

  2. First Neuralink patient makes 'full recovery': Elon Musk

    Carly Behm -
    The first person to receive a Neuralink implant has recovered and is operating a computer mouse using only their mind, CNN reported Feb. 20.

  3. Green Bay Packers' surgeon joins Prevea Health

    Claire Wallace -
    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. 

  4. Compass Surgical, Advanced Joint and Spine Institute Orlando to open orthopedic ASC

    Claire Wallace -
    ASC developer and manager Compass Surgical Partners is collaborating with the Advanced Joint and Spine Institute Orlando to open a new, Orlando-based ASC. 

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  1. Orthopedic MSOs remain popular but other options show promise

    Carly Behm -
    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.

  2. Are non-trained specialists performing spine procedures?

    Claire Wallace -
    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. 

  3. Dr. Dror Paley to perform first case with Precice Max system

    Carly Behm -
    Dror Paley, MD, of the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, is expected to complete the world's first case with the Precice Max system from NuVasive on Feb. 27.

  4. Medtronic's Q3 sales rise 4.7%: 5 notes

    Carly Behm -
    Medtronic on Feb. 20 posted $8.1 billion in sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.

  1. Anesthesia provider outlook: 13 things to know

    Claire Wallace -
    By 2033, the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts that there will be a shortage of 12,500 anesthesiologists, nearly 30% of the current staff, according to a report  from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. 

  2. 6 things to know about OrthoVirginia

    Carly Behm -
    North Chesterfield-based OrthoVirginia is one of the largest orthopedic groups in the U.S., and the practice has big plans for 2024.

  3. Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates to add Delaware practice

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Salisbury, Md.-based Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates is partnering with Wilson Choy, MD, and his practice in Lewes, Del.

  4. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute to open new Florida location

    Carly Behm -
    Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute unveiled its relocated Lake Nona office in Orlando, Fla., according to a Feb. 19 LinkedIn post.

  5. Medtronic names 1st chief sustainability officer

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Med tech and device manufacturer Medtronic appointed Raman Venkatesh as the company's first chief sustainability officer.

  6. 2 Colorado surgeons add spine robot

    Claire Wallace -
    Two spine surgeons in Pueblo, Colo., have added a robotic spinal guidance system, the Mazor X, according to a Feb. 18 report from CBS affiliate KKTV.

  7. How the anesthesia shortage is impacting orthopedics

    Riz Hatton -
    The anesthesiologist shortage is affecting every area of healthcare, and orthopedics is no exception.  

  8. Spine surgeon vs. neurosurgeon salary – Does location matter in 2024?

    Carly Behm -
    Spine surgeons and neurosurgeons sometimes have overlap in the type of care they offer. However their training paths are unique, along with having varying compensation.

  9. Meet the leaders of the top US orthopedic residency programs

    Carly Behm -
    Doxmity's Residency Navigator 2023-2024 ranked the best residency programs for multiple specialties, including orthopedic surgery.

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