Prior authorizations for adult degenerative spine disease patients led to delays in care without improving costs, according to a study from the OrthoCarolina Research Institute team. The study led by Rob Turk, MD, and Brad Segebarth, MD, looked at the…
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Orthopedic organizations are integrating AI into prior authorization workflows, opening surgery centers and implementing clear clinical pathways to boost profitability and outcomes. These initiatives have led to fewer delays and denials, diversified revenue streams and greater control over implant and…
Imagine a patient who receives one clear message at each critical step of care — scheduling, check-in, results, billing and payment — with no confusion about what comes next. Now contrast that with today’s reality: fragmented reminders, unclear bills and…
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A jury awarded $750,000 in damages to Mary Shea who suffered permanent harm after a hip replacement surgery at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth, according to a March 2, WPFO FOX23 Maine report. The jury found orthopedic surgeon…
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Southeast Orthopedic Specialists has opened a new ASC in St. Augustine, Fla., expanding access to musculoskeletal care in the region. The center is a collaboration with Ascension St. Vincent’s and is designed to support physician-led, high-efficiency orthopedic procedures.…
For clinicians, recurrent pericarditis can present as a cycle of unresolved symptoms, unclear diagnoses, and difficult treatment decisions. Managing recurrent pericarditis requires navigating overlapping clinical presentations, variable diagnostic criteria, and evolving treatment considerations. These realities can complicate care planning and…
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Total Joint Orthopedics has surpassed 50,000 implants placed, according to a March 2 news release. Of the more than 50,000 cases, more than 38,000 used TJO’s Klassic Knee implants. And in 2025, 32% of TJO procedures were done in ASCs.…
CMS’ six-month moratorium on Medicare enrollment for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies vendors is the latest move in its broader fraud crackdown, but musculoskeletal leaders are divided on what it will mean for care delivery. While some…
Amsterdam, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Orthopedic Associates has added an orthopedic surgeon and spine surgeon to its staff. Joachim Tenuta, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with nearly 40 years of experience. He has served as an orthopedic surgeon at Albany (N.Y.)…
Robotic-assisted total joint arthroplasty volumes rose 601.2% from 2015 to 2020, and research to be presented at the 2026 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ annual meeting in New Orleans links the technology to higher satisfaction and no added infection risk.…