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Partnerships will be important to helping push regenerative medicine further in orthopedics, Thomas Graham, MD, said.

Noncompete clauses are a hot topic in spine surgery and healthcare at large. Some states have sought legislation to eliminate them altogether. 

Negotiations can be a tricky balance for spine surgeons who want to get the most from payers.

Growing an orthopedic group for the sake of size isn't a guarantee for effectiveness, according to orthopedic surgeon Thomas Graham, MD.

A decade from now, one defining aspect of orthopedic surgery in 2024 will have been the speed at which new techniques are adopted, Neal ElAttrache, MD, said.

In September 1974, Frank Jobe, MD, performed the first Tommy John surgery, which is now one of the most common procedures among baseball players. And in 2024, one of Dr. Jobe's students, Neal ElAttrache, MD, is looking ahead to the…

Orthopedic and spine practices are up against several payer challenges in 2024, from CMS pay cuts to the decision to keep or sever ties with Medicare patients. 

Private equity is under scrutiny after several federal agencies launched an inquiry into its role in healthcare.

Healthcare workers and consumers should pay closer attention to which entities are overseeing the landscape in light of the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack, says spine surgeon Brian Gantwerker, MD.

Spine and orthopedic experts in February shared insights on topics from value-based care to consolidation.