Author: Alan Condon

Dignity Health Glendale (Calif.) Memorial Hospital and Health Center has appointed David Rogers, MD, chief of staff, Outlook Newspapers reports.

Northwest Specialty Hospital, a physician-owned hospital in Post Falls, Idaho, launched a new service called Northwest Integrated Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Coeur d'Alene Press reports.

From Zimmer Biomet's plans to spin off its spine business to Alphatec planning a hiring spree after moving into its new headquarters, here is the latest device company news:

Downward pressure on reimbursement, rising consolidation and rapid outpatient migration are some of the key trends affecting the spine field.

Children's National Hospital has performed the region's first anterior vertebral body tethering surgery for a child in the Washington, D.C., area.

Zimmer Biomet plans to spin off its spine and dental units to create a new company.

Jay Patel, MD, has been appointed chief strategy officer of Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, Calif.

Seven spine and neurosurgeons who expanded their practice, accepted new positions or left roles in January:

Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics awarded Mark Hanna, MD, its 12th annual Garrett Award, which recognizes physicians who demonstrate excellence in patient care, building relationships and compromise.

Michael West, CEO of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, will retire March 31 after 22 years with the practice.