Norman Waldrop, MD, performed foot surgery on Joe Burrow, a quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a Sept. 19 report from The Cincinnati Enquirer. The surgery was to repair a Grade 3 turf toe injury that Mr. Burrow suffered…
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Jaclyn Konopka, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction, has joined Middletown, Conn.-based Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates. Dr. Konopka focuses on complex primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgeries, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures. She also…
Spine innovations will reshape the landscape, but not necessarily make things completely obsolete, Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou, MD, said. Dr. Zhou, of Cleveland-based University Hospitals, shared her insights on what’s ahead in the spinal tech landscape. Question: What’s a spine technique…
Expanding equitable access to cardiac care is a strategic imperative for health systems striving to improve outcomes and optimize resources. Delays in care exacerbate disease severity, increase emergency reliance, and strain staff capacity. The Imperative for new care pathways presents…
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Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but early detection and timely intervention remain out of reach for many — especially in rural and underserved communities. Some health systems are rethinking how care is delivered. In…
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Jeff Wessler, MD, MPhil
Chief Executive Officer, Heartbeat Health
Matt Brown
VP Telehealth & Advisory Services, CHG Healthcare
Florence, S.C.-based McLeod Health added spinal neurosurgeon Miranda Hayworth, MD, according to a Sept. 23 news release. Dr. Hayworth will work at Florence Neurosurgery and Spine at McLeod. Her specialties include minimally invasive spine surgery, cranial and spinal trauma and…
Hospitals are seeing more patients lose coverage during Medicaid redeterminations. This results in rising uncompensated care, ED bottlenecks and uneven patient financial experiences. Join this one-hour session to hear concrete steps hospitals can take to stabilize revenue and protect access…
Oct 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Joe Rafferty
Managing Director, Sellers Dorsey
Quinn Glenzinski
Chief Administrative Officer, UNMCare Health Plan
Suzanne Bierman
Managing Director, Sellers Dorsey
Joe McGrath
Senior Director, Sellers Dorsey
Bettendorf, Iowa-based ORA Orthopedics will end its orthopedic emergency and trauma coverage at MercyOne Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa, and MercyOne Genesis Illini Hospital in Silvis, Ill., effective Dec. 18, 2025. The orthopedic group cited differences in “values” following…
The overall prevalence of burnout among orthopedic surgeons is estimated to be about 45%, according to a study published Sept. 21 in Cureus. Here are five notes on the study:
Federal healthcare policy is shifting fast. Expiring pandemic-era tax credits, research funding cuts and increasing prior authorization pressures are already reshaping how care is delivered and reimbursed. During this virtual learning session, hear from two Cigna senior leaders on how…
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Mitch Relfe
Sr. Principal, Federal Government Affairs, The Cigna Group
Allison Hofmann
Vice President, Health System Division, Cigna Healthcare