Many spine and orthopedic leaders say the greatest source of friction in their practices comes from administrative resistance. From prior authorizations to reimbursement cuts and mounting operational costs, experts discuss where these hurdles hit them the hardest. Question: Where are…
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Vivex Biologics’ VIA Form+ cryopreserved viable bone allograft saw 100% radiograhpic fusion success within six months of surgery, according to a study in the Journal of Spine & Neurosurgery. Five things to know: 1. The study followed 14 patients who…
Smith+Nephew has formed a partnership with medical device company Karl Storz to deliver integrated surgical and visualization solutions for orthopedic procedures, including sports medicine. The collaboration combines Smith+Nephew’s joint repair, biologics and resection technologies with Karl Storz’s imaging, 3D visualization…
Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic opened an urgent care center at its Lake Oconee Campus in Greensboro, Ga. The facility is the region’s first and only orthopedic urgent care center, according to a Feb. 4 news release from AOC. “The Lake…
On the heels of a strong year, Tenet Healthcare subsidiary USPI, plans to lean into outpatient spine. USPI saw strong gains in 2025 revenue with $5.2 billion, a 14.1% jump year over year. Looking ahead, Tenet Healthcare CEO Saum Sutaria,…
Today’s Medicare Advantage payers are navigating rising enrollment, changing HCC models and heightened audit scrutiny from CMS. At the same time, quality standards continue to tighten, putting Star Ratings and revenue at risk when documentation and coding fall short. This…
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This April will mark a decade since CMS launched the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model, the federal government’s first mandatory, episode-based payment program applied broadly to hospitals. CJR required hospitals in 67 randomly selected metro areas to take financial…
Strategic partnerships are becoming increasingly valuable as the orthopedic landscape trends toward autonomy and independence, Robert Rhoad, MD, of Cincinnati-based OrthoCincy said. From administrative tools to ASC growth, physician leaders like Dr. Rhoad pooled expertise and strategic insight to navigate…
Every orthopedic group is feeling it now: the quiet squeeze between rising demand and a shrinking willingness to work the way the last generation did. Patients are living longer. Musculoskeletal needs are growing. But the pipeline of surgeons, and the…
Stryker launched the T2 Alpha humerus nailing system, according to a Feb. 11 news release. The system was designed with the Stryker Orthopaedic Modeling and Analytics technology and helps manage complex humerus fractures. It features an advance nail design to…