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Newly insured individuals who purchased health insurance plans on the exchanges are 12 percent less likely to report being in good health than those in the general population, according to a recent Gallup poll.

Clemson University awarded Richard J. Hawkins, MD, the 2014 Samuel F. Hubert award, according to an AAOS Now report.

An April CBS report examined spinal fusion surgery, using Medicare-released data to discuss trends in fusion use and investigate potentially unnecessary procedures; now CBS is reporting on reaction to their original investigation.

Isador Lieberman, MD, MBA, is the director of the scoliosis and spine tumor center at Texas Back Institute in Plano. He is a highly respected physician and has won numerous awards over the course of his career, including Cleveland Clinic…

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons released a list of neurosurgical tests or procedures that are commonly ordered, but not always necessary, as part of the Choosing Wisely campaign.

Stryker shares reached a 52-week high last Friday fueling some talk about potential acquisitions in the future, according to a Zack's report.

Most physician assistants earn between $80,000 and $100,000 on average, according to Medscape's Clinical & Office Staff Salary Report.

  Wright Medical Group announced the full commercial launch of its INFINITY Total Ankle Replacement System in the United States.

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, W.Va., is building the UHC Orthopaedic and Spine Center, according to a 12 WBOY report.

  Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has broken ground on a 60,000-square-foot facility for Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.