Today's Top 20 Stories
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8 spine, orthopedic companies's lobbying expenditures in 2024
Several major orthopedic and spine device companies, from Zimmer Biomet to Smith+Nephew, have spent substantial amounts of money lobbying in Washington, D.C., in the 2024 season. -
Mercy Health opens full-service Ohio orthopedic practice
Mercy Health — Kings Mills Hospital has opened a full-service orthopedic practice on its campus in Mason, Ohio, according to an Aug. 5 report from Cincinnati.com. -
Best neurosurgery hospitals on the West Coast: US News
Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for neurology and neurosurgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, nine are located on the West Coast.
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Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons eyes new Alabama surgery center
Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons in Montgomery, Ala., is planning to build a surgery center in the same city, according to an Aug. 3 Facebook post. -
Personalized spine implants get CMS coverage
Carlsmed's aprevo spine implants earned favorable payment coverage from Medicare, the devicemaker said Aug. 5. -
Dr. Matthew Hefner reaches 100th surgery with spine robot
Matthew Hefner, MD, of Bossier City, La.-based WK Precision Neurosurgery, performed his 100th surgery with the ExcelsiusGPS robot. -
Why a cohesive culture matters at Hospital for Special Surgery
Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA, who was recently named chief medical officer of Hospital for Special Surgery's Florida division, wants to prioritize a consistent culture across the system's Northeast and Southern presences.
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Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania expands pain intervention team
The Camp Hill-based Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania has added pain intervention physician David Weiss, DO, to its team. -
Smith+Nephew rakes in $1.4B in Q2 revenue
Orthopedic and medtech company Smith+Nephew recorded more than $1.4 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2024, according to its Aug. 1 financial results. -
Best neurosurgery hospitals on the East Coast: US News
Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for neurology and neurosurgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, 18 are located on the East Coast. -
Spine surgeons make the most of cross-department teamwork
More spine surgeons are embracing cross-departmental collaboration. Four physicians discuss strategies to make the most of that teamwork.
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DePuy Synthes launches Velys Spine
DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic company, earned FDA 510(k) clearance for and launched Velys Spine. -
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mary Powell Lewis dies at 98
Mary Powell Lewis, MD, a pioneer for women in orthopedics, died July 15 at age 98, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Aug. 1. -
Spine surgeon publishes business book for physicians
Spine surgeon Kingsley Chin, MD, has published a book about entrepreneurship, according to a July 31 news release. -
10 orthopedic leadership moves surgeons are watching
Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons that have recently taken on leadership roles, as reported by Becker's since June 26: -
OhioHealth taps chief of musculoskeletal services
Columbus-based OhioHealth has created the role of chief of musculoskeletal services and tapped Darrin Bright, MD, to step into the role. -
Orthopedic surgeon seeks $6M from Summit Health, alleging underpayment
Former New Providence N.J.-based Summit Health orthopedic surgeon Michael Cushner, MD, is seeking $6 million from the system alleging underpayment, according to a July 31 report from the Westfair Business Journal. -
Good Samaritan Hospital earns 1st spine surgery accreditation in Ohio
Cincinnati-based Good Samaritan Hospital has become the first hospital in Ohio to earn the Joint Commission's gold seal of approval for advanced certification in spine surgery. -
MiRus spine device earns breakthrough designation
MiRus earned the FDA's breakthrough device designation for the Europa posterior cervical system, the devicemaker said July 31. -
Alphatec sees 25% revenue growth, $41M net loss in Q2
Alphatec reported second quarter revenue of $146 million, according to financial results shared July 31.
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