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Medtronic has announced seven acquisitions so far this year, and CEO Geoff Martha said in a Sept. 29 letter to shareholders that more tuck-in acquisitions and minority investments are in the company's future.

Fifteen leadership changes executed or announced by orthopedic and spine device companies in the past 90 days:

Medtronic USA will pay over $9.2 million to settle allegations that it footed the bill for expensive events benefiting South Dakota neurosurgeon Wilson Asfora, MD, to induce him to use certain implantable devices, the Department of Justice announced Oct. 29.

A Pinehurst, N.C., couple were indicted by a federal grand jury in Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 27, on charges of several tax offenses related to Sandhills Orthopedic and Spine Clinic, The Pilot reports.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner tested positive for COVID-19 during the sixth game of the World Series Oct. 27, The Washington Post reports.

CMS proposed Medicare coverage and payment policy changes on Oct. 27 for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotic devices and supplies.

In a Sept. 29 letter to shareholders, Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha reflected on financial challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and outlined the company's strategy going forward.

Phoenix-based The CORE Institute entered into a partnership with Cancer Treatment Centers of America Phoenix to treat bone and soft tissue cancers as well as tumors affecting the spinal cord, YourValley.net reports.

Here's how Medtronic, Stryker and Johnson & Johnson's shares have fluctuated over the last five days.

University of Tennessee Medical Center and OrthoTennessee are developing an orthopedic institute in Knoxville, Tenn., with an orthopedic ASC and a research center, local ABC affiliate WATE.com reports.