Jessica Lopez-Liggett was named commercial state plan president for Anthem’s Indiana business in February, coming at a time when employers nationally are contending with the highest increase in benefits costs in at least a decade. Now about a month in,…
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Daniel Choi, MD, of Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island in Ronkonkoma, N.Y., became the first surgeon to use Medtronic’s O-arm system at West Islip, N.Y.-based Good Samaritan University Hospital. The O-arm was used for a minimally invasive transforaminal…
The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, the most populated city in the West, earns $919,900 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool. Orthopedic surgeons earn an average of $365,060 annually across the country, according to the Bureau of…
From navigation systems to hardware, here are nine spine technologies earning FDA certifications and clearances since Jan. 19. 1. Cresco Spine earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its spring distraction system. The SDS implant is designed for addressing early onset scoliosis,…
CAMC Greenbrier Valley Orthopedics in Ronceverte, W.Va., part of Charleston, W.Va.-based Vandalia Health, added Dr. Chad Poage, DO, to its staff. Dr. Poage is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, according to a March 17 report from The West…
Wilford Gibson, MD, president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, said he’s optimistic for the next generation of surgeons amid headwinds in the specialty. Fresh off the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting, Dr. Gibson said he’s seeing a buzz among…
California, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Texas are the states with the most ASCs included on U.S. News & World’s 2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers list. U.S. News evaluated 4,421 ASCs across four specialties. Patients at the top-ranked spine and orthopedic ASCs had on…
In healthcare, the employee experience does not begin and end with hourly pay. Financial stress between pay periods can distract staff, affect retention and make it harder for organizations to compete for talent. This report offers healthcare executives a closer…
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Waltham, Mass.-based Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance named Stephen DeBiasi as its first CEO. Mr. DeBiasi assumed the role on Feb. 23, according to a March 17 news release shared with Becker’s. He most recently served as CEO of Curi Advisory, and…
When pharmacy vacancies remain open, the effects are felt across the department. Workflows slow, overtime rises, clinical capacity is reduced and team burnout becomes harder to contain. This webinar will help pharmacy leaders look beyond hourly rates and better understand…
Apr 6, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Marty Hancock
Senior Vice President, Rx relief
Melissa Chase, Pharm.D, BCSCP, CPEL
Director of Pharmacy Services, Valley Children's Healthcare and Hospital
Susan Burke, RACL, RACR
Vice President, Talent Acquisition for a National Veterinary Care Organization