With more orthopedic practices and groups popping up, the competition to retain patients is forcing providers to stay at the top of their game. Because individuals have more options than ever, there is less loyalty on the patient side of…
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Here are four data breaches and security incidents impacting orthopedic practices and groups, as reported by Becker’s since May 1:
Hospitals are sunsetting outdated systems but holding onto the data — and with it, the risk. Legacy ERP platforms often store sensitive information like W-2s, salary data and vendor contracts. Yet these systems lack modern security controls and remain vulnerable…
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Here are five recent orthopedic affiliations, mergers, partnerships and more to know, as reported by Becker’s since June 5:
Goshen (Ind.) Orthopedics and Fort Wayne (Ind.) Orthopedics have entered into a new partnership to expand spine care. As part of the partnership, Brandon Huggins, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon with FWO, will see patients at a Goshen Orthopedics location,…
Scottsdale, Ariz.–based AZBSC Spine & Orthopedics has added David Prior, MD, a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, as a provider in the Scottsdale and Phoenix areas, according to an Aug. 11 isStories report. Dr. Prior offers a range of treatments for…
Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for neurosurgery and neurology by U.S. News & World Report, 13 are in the Midwest. Here are the top hospitals for orthopedics in the Midwest and their rankings. 4. Mayo Clinic-Rochester (Rochester, Minn.) 5. Rush…
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro is scheduled to have surgery for spinal stenosis Aug. 11, her office said. Neurosurgeon Judith Gorelick, MD, is expected to perform the surgery at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Conn., according to a news release. Rep. DeLauro…
Globus Medical earned FDA clearance for Excelsius XR, an augmented reality navigation headset, CEO Keith Pfeil said in an Aug. 7 earnings call. Excelsius XR will work with ExcelsiusHub and ExcelsiusGPS and project 2D data and 3D models to let…
Venipuncture procedures in patients with difficult venous access (DVA) are typically associated with pain, fear and anxiety, making obtaining a quality sample difficult. Choosing a collection device that is appropriate for DVA patients is important. Previously, smaller gauge needles resulted…
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