Author: Cameron Cortigiano

CAMC Greenbrier Valley Orthopedics in Ronceverte, W.Va., part of Charleston, W.Va.-based Vandalia Health, added Dr. Chad Poage, DO, to its staff.  Dr. Poage is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, according to a March 17 report from The West…

The current prior authorization system in orthopedics leads to unnecessary denials and delays that could be improved with a level of standardization, according to this orthopedic surgeon.  A new communication system for prior authorizations could allow for insurance companies to…

Vincennes, Ind.-based Good Samaritan is adding Terry Fenwick, MD, back to its staff.  Dr. Fenwick is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He will resume his practice at the Good Samaritan Therapy & Sports Performance building in Vincennes, Ind.,…

Gainesville, Fla.-based University of Florida Health cut the ribbon on the UF Health Orthopaedic Surgical Center.  The 24,000-square-foot facility, located in Gainesville, Fla., includes 11 pre-operation and 11 post-operation bays, according to a March 12 news release from UF Health. …

Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute has added three new surgeons, according to a March 12 report from Orange Observer.  Kevin Cox, MD, Jose Torres, MD, and Jacob Cox, MD, have partnered to join Orlando Health.  Dr. Kevin Cox and…

While the standardization of CPT codes has been a net positive for orthopedics in terms of billing and reimbursement, there are some nuances that standard codes don’t address on a case-by-case basis. Standardization has led to some surgeons placing quantity…

A group of nine founding orthopedic surgeons have opened an ASC in Gaithersburg, Md.  Watkins Mill Ambulatory Surgery Center includes two operating room suites, a procedure room and recovery areas, according to a March 12 news release from the facility. …

Banner Fort Collins (Colo.) Medical Center has opened a new neurosurgery department.  Neurosurgeon Eric Arias, MD, will lead the department, which provides care for conditions including herniated discs, spinal stenosis and instability, according to a March 11 news release from…

Ocean Springs, Miss.-based Singing River Health System cut the ribbon on a new orthopedic practice in Pascagoula, Miss.  Singing River Orthopedics – Pascagoula is led by orthopedic surgeon Philip Myers, DO, according to a Feb. 12 news release from the…

Butler (Pa.) Memorial Hospital, part of Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System, has added Anthony Mustovich, DO. Dr. Mustovich is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports-related injuries and joint replacement surgery, according to a March 5 news release from Independence Health…