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2 spine surgeon strategies to growing hospital service lines
Spine surgeons Max Kahn, MD, and Andrew Chung, MD, both helped bring endoscopic spine surgery to their health systems. -
Average costs of spinal fusion by state
Alaska is the most expensive state to have a spinal fusion, according to data from Sidecar Health. -
eCential Robotics spine product earns FDA nod
ECential Robotics earned FDA 510(k) clearance for a device to help plan and instrument spinal fusions, the medtech company said July 22.
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Hospitals halt non-urgent surgeries amid global IT outage
Hospitals across the U.S. postponed or canceled non-urgent surgeries due to IT outages stemming from a software update issue affecting computers running on Microsoft Windows. -
Dr. Jason Clark joins Penn Highlands Orthopedics
State College, Pa.-based Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine added Jason Clark, DO, to its staff. -
Spine surgeons watch devicemaker consolidation closely
In recent years, spine and orthopedic devicemakers have merged and acquired smaller companies. -
What spine surgeons need more of from payer conversations
Payer negotiations have been a challenge for some spine surgeons, especially with evolving reimbursements and financial headwinds.
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2 California orthopedic practices merge, open Pacific Crest Orthopedics
Pacific Crest Orthopedics has opened in San Francisco following a merger between Urgently Ortho and the Institute for Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine, according to a July 19 report from City Buzz. -
Zimmer Biomet could relocate headquarters following safety battle with state
Warsaw, Ind.-based Zimmer Biomet, the largest employer in Kosciusko County, is threatening to exit the region if the state does not modernize a 155-mile stretch of nearby highway, according to a July 18 report from Inside Indiana Business. -
eCential Robotics taps new CEO
eCential Robotics, a company specializing in surgical robots to improve bone surgery outcomes, has tapped Clément Vidal as its new CEO. -
Spine groups see insurers rescind payments
Spine and orthopedic groups are strengthening their revenue cycle teams and clinical documentation improvement programs to stay ahead of insurance coverage policy changes, several leaders said during the Becker's 21st Annual Spine, Orthopaedic & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in June.
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Dr. Christopher Kaeding becomes president of the AOSSM
Christopher Kaeding, MD, stepped into the role of president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the organization said July 14. -
Hospital for Special Surgery disables some systems, expects care delays due to global IT outage
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery said July 19 that a global IT outage would delay some care, according to a LinkedIn post. -
Alliance Orthopedics opens new location
Alliance Orthopedics has opened a new practice location in Union, N.J. -
4 orthopedic surgeons making history
Here are four orthopedic surgeons that have recently made headlines for completing "firsts" — such as debuting procedures and hitting significant procedure milestones in orthopedics, as reported by Becker's since July 2: -
Where physicians stand on Medicare, Medicaid in 2024
Whether to treat Medicare and Medicaid patients is often a difficult decision for providers, especially amid declining reimbursements. -
Atrium Health earns Joint Commission gold seal for spine surgery
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health Pineville recently earned the Joint Commission's gold seal of approval for advanced certification in spine surgery. -
5 spine practices to know
Here are five spine centers to know: -
Stryker in 2024: 11 updates and headlines
Here are 11 of the biggest updates and headlines on devicemaker Stryker, as reported by Becker's so far in 2024: -
UCLA Health named official team physicians for USA Basketball
UCLA Health entered into a multiyear partnership with USA Basketball to become the organization's official team physicians.
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