Carlsmed's patient-specific spine implant, Aprevo, received a transitional pass-through payment from CMS.
Author: Carly Behm
Value-based care has gained traction in spine and orthopedics, and some surgeons say it can hold physicians accountable and has the potential to be more effective. However, others, including Vladimir Sinkov, MD, say more definitive consensus is required in areas…
Ohio's debut augmented reality-assisted spine case and four more "firsts" since Sept. 1:
A study of augmented-reality in joint replacements and four more studies catching the eyes of spine and orthopedic surgeons:
Spire Orthopedic Partners, a management services organization, has hired two new executives, according to an Oct. 19 news release.
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A woman is suing a retired orthopedic surgeon and Cody (Wyo.) Regional Health after having near-fatal, long-term illness after a botched hip replacement surgery, Cody Enterprise reported Oct. 18.
Johnson & Johnson reported a 4.5 percent decrease in orthopedic sales in the third quarter, but global sales saw a slight increase, according to financial results posted Oct. 19.
U.S. Congress has formally recognized October as Spine Health Awareness Month, according to an Oct. 19 announcement.
Goldman Sachs listed DiscGenics CEO Flagg Flanagan as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2021, according to an Oct. 18 news release.
Joplin, Mo.-based Vola Connected Health has named orthopedic surgeon Chad Mathis, MD, as CEO.