Orthopedic surgeon Farzin Kabaei, MD, has added the bikini incision direct anterior approach as part of his hip replacement program, according to a Feb. 5 news release. The technique uses an incision along the natural skin crease of the hip…
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Healthcare leaders recognize that market differentiation, network integrity and measurable clinical impact are no longer optional — they’re strategic necessities. The question isn’t whether precision medicine fits into these aims, but how to execute successfully. St. Luke’s University Health Network…
Mar 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Aldo Carmona, MD
Senior Vice President, Clinical Integration, St. Luke’s University Health Network
Cassie Hajek, MD
Medical Director, Helix Research Network
Craig Newman
Chief Transformation Officer, Helix
Genesys Spine’s SIros lateral SI joint fusion system was found to be safe and effective following a multicenter clinical study, the company said in a Feb. 6 news release. The study, published in Pain Physician Journal, showed a 38% reduction…
Little Rock-based The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has appointed Lowry Barnes, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist, as its next chancellor. Dr. Barnes is a professor and chair of the department of orthopedic surgery at UAMS,…
Pharmacy procurement now sits at the intersection of financial performance, supply chain and regulatory accountability. As margins tighten and shortages persist, leaders can no longer rely on isolated purchasing decisions to protect their organizations. This report outlines a clearer path…
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Mainstay Medical’s Reactiv8 restorative neurostimulation device for chronic lower back pain earned favorable coverage from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, according to a Feb. 6 news release. Under its policy BCBS of North Dakota considers Reactiv8 to be…
Aztron Medtech’s TendMIN system has been used in more than 100 clinical cases, the company said in a Feb. 5 news release. TendMIN is designed for percutaneous Achilles tendon repair through an incision of 1 centimeter or less. Brian Burgess,…
Some spine surgeons have poured time into side hustles that also support patient care outside the clinic. Three spine surgeons discussed the businesses they’ve launched on current and upcoming episodes of “Becker’s Spine and Orthopedic Podcast.” Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, created…
Patient discharge is one of the most vulnerable points in the care journey. When instructions are unclear or inaccurately translated, patients face higher risk of confusion, non-adherence and readmission. Health systems often depend on translation tools that were not designed…
Mar 17, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Albert Villarin, MD, MBA, FACE
Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Nuvance Health
Vesime Schroering
Cloud Data Platform sales representative, Oracle North America Healthcare
The housing crisis is becoming a healthcare leadership issue. As housing costs rise faster than wages, many healthcare employees cannot afford to live near where they work. The result is longer commutes, higher turnover, staffing instability and escalating labor costs…
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