Author: Alan Condon

Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare and Delaware Neurosurgical Group have filed a notice of intent with state regulators to consider the development of a joint venture spine surgery center, according to an Oct. 28 Delaware Business Times report.

Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine and Joint Hospital Tyler is using cognitive assessment app HitCheck to perform mobile concussion tests for student athletes across the state, according to an Oct. 28 announcement.

An analysis of Medicare claims data for spine surgery highlighted wide disparities in Medicare Spending per Beneficiary cost for hospitals in the New York tri-state area, according to Dexur.

From minimally invasive spine surgery to the advent of the internet, seven spine surgeons share what the last real game changers were in their careers, and why.

From the winners of an American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society best paper to procedures performed on two professional sports stars, here are the latest orthopedic surgeons making headlines:

Bradley, Ill.-based Oak Orthopedics broke ground Oct. 27 on a $15.5 million surgery center in Bourbonnais, Ill., according to the Daily Journal.

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently named Ciro Randazzo, MD, as its 2020 Physician of the Year for his research on stroke care.

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minn., has completed its first orthopedic surgery using a robotic arm, according to an Oct. 27 KEYC report.

Spine surgeon Adam Bruggeman, MD, on Oct. 28 was named CMO of MpowerHealth and will serve on the advisory board of the value-based care-focused company.

Owners of an established ASC in Kingsport, Tenn., are objecting to the construction of a new ASC about 25 miles away, ABC affiliate WJHL.com reports.