Author: Cameron Cortigiano

There is no denying that private equity and consolidation have become big factors in the orthopedic industry over the past few years.  Private equity can have a positive or negative impact on orthopedics, depending on perspective. There are concerns throughout…

New York City-based Mount Sinai will serve as the official hospital and medical services provider for the US Open Tennis Championships for the 13th year in a row.  Mount Sinai provides a wide spectrum of services at the site, including…

Eric Gardner, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Banner McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colo., recently completed his 100th robotic knee surgery.  Dr. Gardner uses the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution for total knee replacement, which improves precision and patient outcomes, according to…

For orthopedic surgeons, consolidation in the industry can be both an opportunity and a threat to independence.  Depending on the surgeon and their goals, being employed by a consolidator can provide stability and a safety net. However, there are still…

Fort Myers, Fla.-based Gardner Orthopedics provided notice that it was the target of a cyberattack.  The practice determined that it was targeted April 29 and immediately engaged with a third-party cyber security firm to halt and contain the attack, according…

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, which will overhaul Medicaid, Medicare and other healthcare programs.  According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill will increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion over the…

The newly introduced CMS model, which introduces prior authorizations for some traditional procedures, could lead to increased administrative burdens and potentially cause delays to care.  CMS’s Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction model, which aims to cut down on costs, includes…

Houston Methodist has integrated two 7D Flash Navigation Systems to improve surgical navigation.  The installation of the systems, which was led by Paul Holman, MD, provides more efficient and radiation-free workflows, according to a July 1 LinkedIn post.  Dr. Holman…

Lima (Ohio) Memorial Health System is the first provider in northwest Ohio to offer Prodisc total disc replacement, an alternative procedure to traditional spinal fusion.  The procedure is performed by Jeffrey Lobel, MD, a neurosurgeon and medical director of neurosurgery…

Physicians at Bridgewater, N.J.-based Joint Replacement Institute completed their 1,000th outpatient joint replacement.  The milestone comes less than two years after the surgery center began operating, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.  The Joint Replacement Institute is part…