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LeBron James is developing a television drama and Dr. James Andrews is helping him as a consultant, the Hollywood Reporter reports. 

Here are five key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies over the past week.

Philadelphia Insurance Companies' Chairman Jamie Maguire and the McGuire Foundation gave $1 million to Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University for a new orthopedic professorship.

Neurosurgeon Jack Wilberger, MD, of Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, will evaluate Pittsburgh Steelers' concussions on the field during home games, according to Trib Live.

Eugene, Ore.-based Slocum Surgery Center added knee and hip replacement surgery to its repertoire of offerings, according to KEZI 9 News.

Sheridan Healthcare Chief Quality Officer Gerald A. Maccioli, MD, discussed how healthcare organizations can best help physicians navigate the industry's changes, according to HealthLeaders Media.

CMS has heard the concerns of many medical community members over the agency's Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act and is giving providers more flexibility to avoid hefty penalties, according to Medscape.

A Protenus Breach Barometer report found hackers accessed nearly 8.8 million patient records during August, according to Health IT News.

Brian J. Galinat, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, where he sees patients at the practice's office in Stanton. He specializes in shoulder surgery and holds memberships with professional societies including American Medical Association, Delaware Society of…

Here two surgeons discuss the importance of a balanced professional and personal life.