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  1. The best orthopedic ASCs in the South

    Carly Behm -
    U.S. News & World Report announced its first ratings of the best ambulatory surgery centers, including more than 200 for orthopedics.

  2. 4 medtech notes: Medtronic, Accelus and more

    Carly Behm -
    From leadership moves to FDA nods, here are four key updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since May 15.

  3. Spine and brain tumor surgeon joins NYU Langone Health

    Carly Behm -
    Jonathan Yang, MD, PhD, joined New York City-based NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center as director of clinical research at its Brain and Spine Tumor Center.

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  1. Why independent ASCs' days are 'numbered,' per Dr. Jayesh Dayal

    Carly Behm -
    For some procedures, an office-based lab can be a beneficial option for ASCs, Jayesh Dayal, MD, said.

  2. Massachusetts orthopedic surgeon sentenced for healthcare fraud

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Olarewaju Oladipo, MD, an orthopedic surgeon based in Canton, Mass., was sentenced to 16 months in prison for executing a scheme to defraud healthcare benefit programs. 

  3. The average cost of ankle arthroscopies in the US: A payment breakdown

    Claire Wallace -
    Undergoing an ankle arthroscopy in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $3,634 in the ASC setting, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure's cost goes toward facility fees. 

  4. Kevin Lobo 10th highest-paid healthcare CEO: WSJ

    Carly Behm -
    Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo is the 10th-highest paid healthcare CEO, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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  1. Intellijoint Surgical opens access for surgical planning tool

    Carly Behm -
    Intellijoint Surgical opened access to its Intellijoint View surgical planning tool for total hip replacement, according to a May 21 news release. 

  2. Mayfield Brain & Spine opens 6th office

    Claire Wallace -
    Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine has opened its sixth patient office in Springboro, Ohio, according to a May 21 press release sent to Becker's. 

  3. Dr. George Papacostas joins Beacon Orthopaedics

    Claire Wallace -
    Orthopedic surgeon George Papacostas, MD, has joined Cincinnati-based Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, according to a May 21 LinkedIn post from the practice. 

  4. Spinal cord stimulator could ease paralysis without surgery

    Carly Behm -
    Some spinal cord injury patients saw significant improvement in hand and arm function after using Onward Medical's Arc-EX spinal cord stimulator, the devicemaker said May 20.

  1. 7 developments from Hospital for Special Surgery

    Carly Behm -
    From new leadership and growing locations, here are seven updates from New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery to know in 2024:

  2. Meet the CFOs of 5 spine devicemakers

    Carly Behm -
    Here are the executives overseeing finances at five spine devicemakers:

  3. The state of spinal fusion in 4 studies

    Carly Behm -
    Spinal fusion has been widely performed in spine care, but newer technologies and techniques have drawn more interest in recent years. Some spine surgeons even say that spinal fusion is becoming overutilized.

  4. Where orthopedic practices are investing in 2024

    Claire Wallace -
    From purchasing new technology to putting a focus on staffing and leadership, here is what eight leaders told Becker's they are investing in this year to strengthen their orthopedic practices and musculoskeletal programs: 

  5. MLB team donates $1M to Banner Health

    Claire Wallace -
    Phoenix, Ariz.-based Banner Health has received a $1 million donation from Major League Baseball team the Arizona Diamondbacks according to a May 19 report from AZBigMedia. 

  6. Spine surgeon hits 500th sacroiliac joint fusion

    Carly Behm -
    Andy Kranenburg, MD, of Medford-based Southern Oregon Orthopedics completed his 500th sacroiliac joint fusion case.

  7. AAOS collaborates with BCBS Association

    Carly Behm -
    The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons formed a formal collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association for quality outcomes data sharing.

  8. The average cost of a knee replacement in the US: A payment breakdown

    Claire Wallace -
    Undergoing knee replacement in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $13,734 in the ASC setting, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure's cost goes toward facility fees. 

  9. Beyeonics Surgical debuts spine robot

    Carly Behm -
    Beyeonics Surgical debuted its Maverick robot for orthopedic and neurosurgery procedures, the company said May 20.

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