Fort Lauderdale-based Florida Pain & Rehabilitation Associates, led by designated physician and pain medicine specialist Sergio Lenchig, MD, is under a 30-day suspension for safety infractions, according to a Jan. 3 report from the Miami Herald.
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University of California Los Angeles Health orthopedic specialist Nicholas Bernthal, MD, has teamed up with Duke University biomedical engineer Tatiana Segura, PhD, and a team of UCLA engineers to develop a preventative strategy for postoperative orthopedic surgical infections.
Alaska is the most expensive state to get a knee arthroscopy with cartilage removal in the hospital outpatient departments, while Iowa is the most affordable, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator.
East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has added family-owned practice Cranston, R.I.-based Orthopaedic Associates to its network of facilities.
At the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, Forbes updated its annual list of the richest people in the world, which includes 34 U.S. healthcare billionaires in 2024, including eight who made their wealth in the spine and orthopedic industry.
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Springfield, Mass.-based New England Orthopedic Surgeons has implemented Athenahealth's cloud-based electronic health record, revenue cycle management and patient engagement solutions suite athenaOne.
Moscow, Idaho-based Gritman Medical Center has added neurosurgeon Nicholas Levine, MD, to launch its new Gritman neurosurgery practice, which will focus on spine and brain surgery, according to a Jan. 2 report from the Daily Fly.
Ozark, Mo.-based Mercy Orthopedic Hospital has added a Velys robotic system for knee replacements, according to a Jan. 2 report from KY3.
Stryker is expected to have a strong financial year in 2024, driven in part by the upcoming launch of its Mako shoulder and spine applications, according to a Dec. 31 report from Seeking Alpha.
At the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, Forbes updated its annual list of the richest people in the world, which features 34 U.S. healthcare billionaires in 2024, including retired orthopedic and spinal surgeon Gary Michelson, MD.