Author: Claire Wallace

The Youngstown (Ohio) Orthopaedic Surgery Center has earned a Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation from the Joint Commission, according to a May 22 report from NBC affiliate WFMJ. 

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has extended a partnership agreement with NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing, according to a May 21 report from Speedway Digest.

While specialist shortages persist nationwide, some states could have more luck filling open orthopedic surgeon slots than others. 

Bozeman (Mont.) Health has decided to remove orthopedic trauma surgeon Tim Hiesterman, MD, from its on-call scheduling list, prompting criticism from patients in the area, according to a May 21 report from KBZK Bozeman.

Undergoing an ankle arthroscopy in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $3,634 in the ASC setting, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure's cost goes toward facility fees. 

Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine has opened its sixth patient office in Springboro, Ohio, according to a May 21 press release sent to Becker's. 

Orthopedic surgeon George Papacostas, MD, has joined Cincinnati-based Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, according to a May 21 LinkedIn post from the practice. 

From purchasing new technology to putting a focus on staffing and leadership, here is what eight leaders told Becker's they are investing in this year to strengthen their orthopedic practices and musculoskeletal programs: 

Phoenix, Ariz.-based Banner Health has received a $1 million donation from Major League Baseball team the Arizona Diamondbacks according to a May 19 report from AZBigMedia. 

Undergoing knee replacement in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $13,734 in the ASC setting, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure's cost goes toward facility fees.