St. George (Utah) Orthopedic and Spine is growing its presence with a second location, according to an announcement published in St. George News.
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From surgeon advice to news about orthopedic "supergroups," here are Becker's 10 most-read stories about spine and orthopedic practice management from 2021:
Here are five key updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week:
Mark McFarland, DO, performed the first surgery with the Globus Sable expandable lumbar interbody cage in the Virginia peninsula.
Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute partnered with PatientIQ, a platform that helps measure patient outcomes.
Kamali Thompson, MD, is an Olympic fencer who always wanted to be a doctor, according to a Dec. 22 interview with Teen Vogue. Having multiple fencing accomplishments on her resume, her next challenge is an orthopedic residency.
The battle to remain independent is among the top challenges physician-owned orthopedic groups are facing, primarily because of declining reimbursements, increasing regulatory burdens and competition from larger organizations.
Peter Asnis, MD, performed surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in the right knee of Boston Bruins defenseman Jakub Zboril, the NHL team announced Dec. 21.
Hall of Fame Health has launched the Hall of Fame Elite Care Center designation for providers that demonstrate superior outcomes in joint replacement.
From excelling in the delivery of patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic to making more time for family, the proudest achievements of four spine surgeons this year are detailed here.