The spine landscape is constantly evolving, and William Mitchell, MD, president of the North American Spine Society, aims to keep the organization on the same pace. Dr. Mitchell was named to the role after NASS’ 2025 meeting in November, and…
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Access delays are worsening. Appointment wait times average more than 3 weeks, manual workflows are stretched thin and frustrated staff are juggling high volumes with low visibility. But AI alone won’t solve the problem. Many organizations stall after pilot phases,…
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Transitioning his organization to a new integrated network and integrating young, hardworking surgeons are on the to-do list for this orthopedic surgeon and leader. Scott Kimmerly, MD, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon and president of Atlanta-based Peachtree Orthopedics, recently connected…
Medtech company Life Spine voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit against founder and former CEO Michael Butler after a court ruling that dismissed the majority of the company’s claims, according to a Nov. 21 news release. The July 2025 lawsuit alleged alleging…
Athletes today, whether professional, collegiate or recreational, want care that restores them quickly and keeps them competitive. Those expectations are pushing health systems to rethink everything from surgeon education to technology adoption to how they deliver consistent, high-value sports medicine…
Academic medical centers have a special advantage when it comes to helping make the most exciting spine technologies more accessible in the long run, Nolan Wessell, MD, said. Dr. Wessell, of Aurora-based University of Colorado School of Medicine, discussed the…
For decades, the measure of success in spine surgery has centered on what happens inside the operating room. The precision of the surgeon’s technique, the use of the right tools, and the application of the latest technology. For many, the…
Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to do more with less, yet many back-office operations still depend on fragmented systems, manual workflows and stretched teams. A new Becker’s-Workday survey of 142 healthcare leaders shows momentum is building: While many organizations…
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Vijay Yanamadala, MD, of Hartford (Conn.) Healthcare is five years into performing awake spine surgery, and he says its future includes increasingly complex cases and a greater range of patients. Dr. Yanamadala shared the biggest transformations he’s seen in his…
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina is starting construction of new ambulatory surgery centers in North Carolina after CON restrictions in the state were lifted. The organization is immediately beginning ASC projects in Matthews and Mallard Creek, N.C., with plans for additional centers…