Author: Sophie Eydis

Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital, part of Buffalo, N.Y.-based Kaleida Health, has added Samer Al-Humadi, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity and sports medicine care, to its medical staff. Dr. Al-Humadi will provide advanced treatment for shoulder, elbow, wrist…

Innovaccer, a healthcare AI company, has partnered with Olympia (Wash.) Orthopaedic Associates to streamline the practice’s referral and scheduling operations using AI-powered automation. The collaboration enables the southwest Washington orthopedic group — which includes more than 50 providers across multiple…

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health is rethinking how orthopedic care can succeed under value-based, as well as risk-based, payment models. Eric Makhni, MD, is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon and senior clinical advisor for the Center for Patient Reported Outcome Measures…

Gloucester, Va.-based Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg (Va.) were recognized by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for providing high-quality orthopedic care. Both hospitals were designated Blue Distinction Centers, with Riverside Walter Reed earning an enhanced designation,…

Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute has added Michael Burton, MD, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, to its team. Dr. Burton specializes in fractures, scoliosis, hip disorders, clubfoot and other complex musculoskeletal conditions in children, according to an Oct. 1…

Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute has brought three orthopedic surgeons to its North office in Arlington Heights, Ill.  Hasham Alvi, MD, specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, including anterior approach total hip and kinematic alignment knee…

As spine surgeons relocate across the U.S., market dynamics shift for ASCs, hospitals and private practices. Spine remains one of the most in-demand surgical specialties, and with an orthopedic surgeon shortage of more than 5,000 predicted by the end of…

Access to spine surgeons depends on workforce supply, system efficiency and shifting patient demand. Becker’s connected with three experts to get their take on how patient access will fare in the coming years. While some foresee technology and scheduling advancements…

Orthopedics continues to lead all ASC specialties in revenue generation, with average net revenue per case increasing from $6,141 in 2023 to $6,419 in 2024. The specialty’s growth reflects rising patient demand and stronger payer reimbursements, according to data from…

Management services organization U.S. Orthopaedic Partners has selected Johnson & Johnson as its official vendor for total joint products. The decision followed a surgeon-led evaluation process that included head-to-head clinical reviews and outcomes benchmarking. USOP said clinical quality and long-term…