CMS is expanding its list of audio-only telephone services covered by Medicare as well as making several other updates to telehealth coverage.
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Hot Springs, Ark.-based National Park Medical Center hired orthopedic specialist Edward Rhomberg, MD, according to the Hot Springs Village Voice.
Richmond-based OrthoVirginia will resume performing elective surgical procedures May 1, in accordance with Gov. Ralph Northam's recent guidance.
3D-imaging startup nView Medical partnered with OrthoGrid on April 30 to combine their imaging and alignment technologies for orthopedic surgeries, The Herald Journal reports.
Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University on April 29 launched the COVID-19 Testing Insights Initiative to track testing in the U.S. and provide guidance for the public.
Richard Chua, MD, a neurosurgeon with Northwest NeuroSpecialists in Tucson, Ariz., spoke to Becker's Spine Review about how his practice has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and steps he is taking to return to elective surgeries on May 1.
Stryker reported the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant negative impact on its operations and financials this year, which started out strong.
There are many considerations for orthopedic and spine practices and surgeons as they resume elective cases.
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Three spine surgeons share their insight on new opportunities in the field.