Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital hosted the first U.S. surgery using Signus USA’s VertaConnect spinal implant system. The procedure was performed July 3 by spinal surgeon Ngoc-Lam Nguyen, MD. The VertaConnect system is an expandable transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion implant designed…
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Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health has acquired The Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics & Spine’s practice in Dakota Dunes, S.D., effective Jan. 1, 2027. The practice will operate as Avera CNOS. The deal followed a lengthy vetting process and reflects a…
There are 27 states, plus Washington, D.C., that operate with a full practice model for nurse practitioners, according to information from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Full practice is the model recommended by the National Academy of Medicine and…
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AI is beginning to transform spine surgery long before a patient enters the operating room. Instead of relying solely on imaging to understand anatomy, surgeons are increasingly using AI to generate predictive insights, personalize surgical planning and improve intraoperative decision-making.…
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CMS has framed its proposed 2027 Medicare physician payment rule as a pivot from “sick care to healthcare.” For orthopedic and spine practices, the proposal carries a more immediate message: The widely reported 1.68% reduction to Medicare’s physician conversion factor…
Many hospitals and health systems scrutinize staffing, service lines, and payer contracts for savings. Fewer look at one of their largest assets: real estate. Provider real estate portfolios often hold untapped value: vacant space, redundant leases, misaligned capital structures, and…
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Bloomington-based Indiana University is leading a coalition selected for the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program to accelerate musculoskeletal research and commercialization across Indiana. The NSF Impact Engine in Indiana will receive $15 million over two years to build…
Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group has suffered a data breach impacting patient information, according to a July 13 report from Claim Depot. On May 25, 2026, a ransomware group claimed to have obtained data belonging to Columbia Orthopaedic Group. The specific…