Author: Alan Condon

Leawood, Kan.-based ValueHealth has opened Physicians Care Surgery Center in Royersford, Pa., according to a June 22 press release.

The American College of Physicians issued clinical advice regarding the effectiveness of N95 respirators, surgical masks and cloth masks when preventing COVID-19 in a "living document" published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

To help offset revenue losses attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals have implemented pay cuts for staff, including physicians.

Zimmer Biomet is adding key new features to its mymobility app with Apple Watch for hip and knee replacement patients, according to a June 22 announcement.

Orthobiologics company Ortho Regenerative Technologies on June 22 appointed Michael Atkin as its independent chairman of the board.

Boulder (Colo.) Neurosurgical & Spine Associates will onboard neurosurgeon John Dorman, MD, in July.

Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas, is temporarily suspending construction of its six-story spine and orthopedic tower, according to a press release published by KCBD.

Here are seven of the most high-profile spine surgeries on celebrities and sports starts and who performed them:

From reimbursement landscape challenges to dwindling patient volumes, many factors lead hospitals to shut down or file for bankruptcy. At least 42 hospitals across the U.S. have closed or entered bankruptcy this year, and the financial challenges caused by the…

Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network recently held a topping off ceremony for a 106,000-square-foot hospital that will feature a spine and joint center, tnonline.com reports.