CMS is floating changes to the physician fee schedule for 2026, including two separate conversion factors and a 3.6% increase in physician pay. The July 14 proposal includes a conversion factor for qualifying alternative payment model participants and another for…
Author: Carly Behm
In just under three years, Alok Sharan, MD, has seen his practice, Spine and Performance Institute, grow as awake spine surgery gains traction. Dr. Sharan opened the Edison, N.J.-based practice in November 2022 to care for patients beyond the operating…
DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey (Calif.) is now in-network with Medicare, according to a July 15 news release. The ASC went in-network after meeting all qualifying health and safety standards under Conditions for Coverage. DISC Surgery Center at…
Here are the top four orthopedic residency programs, from Doximity’s 2025-2026 Residency Navigator. Note: Rankings are as of July 15, 2025. 1. Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center (New York City) Size: 45 residents 2. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine…
Orthopedic hospitals with physician CEOs were associated with better patient experiences, increased case volume and rankings compared to orthopedic hospitals that weren’t physician-led, according to a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The study in…
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Arun Hariharan, MD, began using an artificial intelligence tool that streamlines spinal imaging for his pediatric patients. He leverages BoneMRI, which creates a CT-like image from an MRI scan. Dr. Hariharan, of Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute in West Palm…
Andrea Daniels was named CEO of Medical City Spine Hospital and Medical City Heart Hospital, both in Dallas. Ms. Daniels is the first dedicated CEO appointed to the specialty hospitals, according to a July 9 news release. She previously was…
Spinal neurosurgeon Gustavo Anton, DO, joined Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky. Dr. Anton’s focus includes spinal tumors, spinal disorders, traumatic brian injuries and cerebrovascular conditions, according to a July 7 news release shared with Beckers. He will work…
The first year of a bundled payment program for outpatient spine surgery was associated with lower spending compared to inpatient cases, according to a study published in JAMA Health Forum July 11. Five things to know: 1. The cohort study…
Daniel Choi, MD, completed 100 prodisc C-Vivo implants and said he’s seen similar advantages compared to other total disc designs. Dr. Choi spoke with Becker’s to reflect on the milestone and how he approached the learning curve. Note: This conversation…