Patients and spine surgeons have different perceptions when it comes to shared decision-making on surgery, according to a study published May 15 in Spine.
Author: Alan Condon
Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Mass., has opened two new operating rooms that increase the surgical capacity of its New England Baptist Orthopedic program, The Daily News reported June 6.
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland became the first hospital to perform pediatric spine surgery with NuVasive's Pulse platform, NBC affiliate WKYC affiliate WKYC reported June 2.
Four physician-owned spine practices reported cyberattacks this year as the number of healthcare data breaches continues to rise because of the increased threat posed by the Russian government, according to the American Hospital Association.
Competition continues to rise among spine surgeons and practices as an increasing number of procedures move from hospitals toward the outpatient setting, where they can be performed at a lower cost.
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Although further research is needed to determine the safety and efficacy of regenerative procedures in the spine, the potential of many of these therapies — such as stem cells, platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate — is considerable.
Engaging in risk-based contracts, expanding ASCs and ancillary services and capitalizing on the shift of higher-acuity spine and joint replacement surgeries to the outpatient setting are among the biggest opportunities for growth in orthopedics.
From 2019 to 2021, orthopedic surgeon compensation increased 6.88 percent, the second highest among specialty physicians, according to a May 2022 MGMA report.
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America has named Jeffrey Sawyer, MD, as the next president of the society, stepping into the role in 2023.
Geneva, Ill.-based Fox Valley Orthopedics has appointed John Brady as its CEO, the Daily Herald reported May 25.