Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Bethesda, Md.-based Aligned Orthopedic Partners has learned of a data security incident that may have impacted patient information.  Through an investigation, the MSO discovered that an unknown actor gained unauthorized access to its email environment between Nov. 16 and Dec.…

Zimmer Biomet has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for an extension to its Identity Shoulder System and Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Systems. The expansion includes additional implant sizes and matching surgical tools as well as the introduction of a new Alliance Humeral…

Focusing on data and process improvements, payer reform and pushing the technology further are three ways that orthopedic and spine surgeons are looking at the next iteration of robotics.  The robots used for spine and orthopedic procedures are expensive and…

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has appointed Brian Moore as chief education and product officer.  In the role, Mr. Moore will lead the organization’s education portfolio, guiding the strategy, development, delivery and financial stewardship across its learning, publishing and…

Integration of orthopedic and spine specialty hospitals, expansion of orthopedics into the outpatient setting, and collaboration between pediatric and adult orthopedic programs are three untapped areas of growth.  Whether it be operational complexities or fragmentation between systems, orthopedic groups are…

Value-based care has started to emerge as a viable competitor to the traditional fee-for-service model that has dominated the industry, providing alternatives for physicians and patients. Leawood, Kan.-based NueHealth is planting the flag for value-based care across specialities including orthopedics.…

San Francisco-based Golden State Orthopedics & Spine has selected Athenahealth’s AI-powered insight platform. The practice is integrating athenaOne for Orthopedics, which provides insights to help improve decision-making, administrative workflows and outcomes, according to an April 15 news release from Athenahealth. …

As orthopedic margins slim, surgeons and institutions have to exercise more intentionality when choosing what technology to invest in.  Antonia Chen, MD, chair of orthopedics at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, shared how declining reimbursements have impacted orthopedic…

Patients who underwent robotic-assisted and computer-navigated knee surgery were over three times more likely to report satisfaction, according to a new study.  Researchers analyzed more than 1,100 individuals undergoing total knee arthroplasty and found that those treated with robotic assistance…

Here are 10 health systems and practices hiring spine surgeons and neurosurgeons, using LinkedIn’s job search tool. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital in Port St. Lucie, Fla., seeks an orthopedic spine surgery…