CMS recommended a halt to elective surgeries across the U.S. in March to preserve resources for healthcare workers on the front lines as well as allow physicians and patients to practice social distancing.
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Smith+Nephew named a new CFO to oversee the company's finances.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recognized James Hill, MD, with its 2020 Diversity Award on March 30.
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Pedro Berjano, MD, PhD, is chair of the GSpine4 Spine Surgery Division at IRCCS Instituto Ortopedico Galeazzi in Milan, Italy. He spoke to NEJM Catalyst about what the COVID-19 pandemic looks like in his hospital as well as in his…
Louisiana's statewide mandate to postpone nonemergency surgeries could endanger some patients, according to Chad Domangue, MD, a neurologist, psychiatrist and pain management physician interviewed by local CBS affiliate WWL TV.
Two spine surgeons outline payer issues that they recently experienced and how they are dealing with them.
Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu plans to acquire a surgical robot system, according to documents filed with the state.