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Physician burn-out is a significant issue in healthcare today, with a physician shortage looming and several physicians nearing retirement age.

The Health Inpatient Procedures Act was introduced into the House of Representatives earlier this month and could push the CMS Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement payment model implementation date from April 1, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2015.

Orthopedic trauma surgeon James R. Ringler, MD, joined The CORE Institute, which is powered by Excellence Headquarters.

Millennials are primarily interested in a consumer-centric experience, and providers may have to adapt their approach to meet the demands of this population, according to Executive Insight.

Amedica shares fell 12.95 percent in short interest, according to Clinton Financial.

During the fourth quarter, Segall Bryant Hamill bought up to 16,097 Orthofix International shares, according to Street Edition.

Board-certified neurosurgeon Edwin Ramos, MD, specializes in oncological and complex spinal surgery. He serves as an assistant professor of surgery.

Daniel Harmon, DO, of Fort Myers-based The Orthopedic Center of Florida, offers patients a direct anterior hip replacement approach, according to news-press.com.

Boston University School of Medicine researchers found more than 90 percent of deceased NFL players' brains they studied had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to NBC Sports.

Melbourne, Australia-based ARC Center of Excellence for Electromaterials Science researchers developed a biopen for stem cell therapy, according to Forbes.