Patent infringement disputes are rife within the medtech industry this year. Here are eight cases involving spine and orthopedic companies that Becker's has reported on:
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Columbus, Ohio-based Orthopedic One broke ground on its Westerville headquarters after plans were halted last year, Columbus Business First reported Oct. 14.
From hospital expansions and standalone specialty clinics, here are eight spine and orthopedic projects costing more than $25 million that opened in 2021:
Plans to expand digital prior authorization access and three more updates involving payers and CMS for spine and orthopedic surgeons to know in the last month:
Spine devicemaker Globus Medical is suing Life Spine for allegations of patent infringement.
Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus added the 7D Flash navigation system for spine surgery, CBS affiliate WBOC reported Oct. 13.
UP Health System Marquette has added cervical disc replacement to its offerings, NBC/Fox affiliate WLUC reported Oct. 14.
When thinking about the next five years in orthopedics and the biggest game changers in the field, some surgeons say evolving technology and payer models stand out.
NuVasive launched its Cohere TLIF-O implant for posterior spine surgery, according to an Oct. 14 news release.
The future of value-based care will rely on creativity in spine care, better cost measurements, multidisciplinary teamwork and technological advancements, according to Philip Louie, MD, of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle.