Theradaptive's Osteo-Adapt SP spinal fusion implant received the FDA's breakthrough medical device designation, according to a Nov. 19 news release.
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Patient-specific implants, which tout more accurate spine and orthopedic surgery, have made several advances in 2021. Reception among surgeons remains mixed, however.
Pacira Biosciences completed its acquisition of Flexion Therapeutics, according to a Nov. 19 news release.
Cato Laurencin, MD, PhD, was appointed as independent director of Alkermes' board of directors, according to a Nov. 19 news release.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons on Nov. 19 endorsed a bill that aims to mitigate the 9.75 percent Medicare reimbursement cut facing physicians in 2022.
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Maintaining independence is among the biggest challenges facing orthopedic groups amid significant industry consolidation, but migrating more higher-acuity cases to the outpatient setting and expanding ambulatory strategies represent key growth opportunities.
CMS reduced the number of indirect compensation agreements subject to Stark Law referral and billing prohibitions in its Nov. 2 clarification of indirect compensation arrangements , according to a JDSupra report by Matthew Westbrook, an attorney specializing in healthcare regulatory…
Doximity's 2021-2022 Residency Navigator ranks the top residency programs for multiple medical specialities in the U.S.