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House Republicans on March 8 released a funding bill that would let a 2.8% Medicare physician pay cut move forward.  The move has concerned many in healthcare who say cuts could hasten hospital and medical practice closures. Five spine surgeons…

JR Woodall, MD, PhD, has an important role amid a new era of board leadership within U.S. Orthopaedic Partners.

Spine surgeon Philip Louie, MD, of Seattle-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, wants to sharpen his administrative knowledge this year.

Mark Bowen, MD, is bringing his career full circle with a new role at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery.

Mary Cassai, RN, is looking forward to growth at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and has a focus on balancing efficiency and innovation.

Tariffs have become a key concern for many sectors during President Donald Trump's second term. In February he imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, a move that is expected to affect medical devices.

Orthopedic, spine, and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are currently navigating a complex landscape marked by volatile tariffs and fluctuating fuel prices. These economic variables significantly impact supply chain stability, procurement costs, and strategic planning. I’ve been asked by many colleagues…

Technologies focused on efficiencies will play a major role in the future of orthopedics, Matthew Harb, MD, said.

Pressures related to payers and overhead have made maintaining an orthopedic practice increasingly difficult, says Matthew Harb, MD of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Washington, D.C.

The healthcare landscape is trending toward consolidation amid small practices, and leaders should stay mindful about how the benefits of those moves will support patients, Matthew Lavery, MD, said.