Massimo Calafiore was named CEO of Orthofix in 2023. Here are five things to know about him. 1. Mr. Calafiore’s total compensation in 2024 was $10.6 million, according to the company’s most recent proxy filing. His pay includes salary, stock…
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Becker’s reported on four data breaches affecting orthopedic practices so far in the second half of 2025. 1. Fort Myers, Fla.-based Gardner Orthopedics provided notice that it was the target of a cyberattack. 2. Bradenton, Fla.-based Coastal Orthopedics will pay $1.4 million to settle…
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. Join…
Sep 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Jeff Wessler, MD, MPhil
Chief Executive Officer, Heartbeat Health
Matt Brown
VP Telehealth & Advisory Services, CHG Healthcare
Green Bay, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists will add two orthopedic surgeons — Abbey DeBruin, MD, and Brandon Stradel, MD, to its team, effective Sept. 2, according to an Aug.18 news release by the system. Dr. DeBruin is fellowship-trained…
Warsaw, Ind.-based OrthoPediatrics has appointed Kelly Fischer, senior vice president and CFO of Cook Medical, to its board of directors, effective Aug. 8, according to an Aug.25 news release from the organization. She succeeds Terry Schlotterback, who retired from the…
Payer resistance to orthopedic reimbursements, the role of private equity in the industry and changes to medical school are three aspects of the current and future orthopedic landscape that have some surgeons and leaders worried. While these trends may not…
Orthopedic medtech has seen a busy year so far in 2025. Here are three key trends to know. Medtech transactions Medtech acquisitions have been prominent in 2025. Three of the biggest deals focused on spine. In April investment firm Viscogliosi…
The Via Disc NP procedure is gaining traction as a minimally invasive alternative to steroid injections and spinal fusion for patients with chronic low back pain caused by degenerative discs. The procedure involves injecting a purified gel derived from donated…
Manual prior authorization and fragmented pharmacy workflows slow starts to therapy, drive callbacks and frustrate clinicians and patients. As workloads grow, time to therapy stretches and prescription abandonment rises. This session focuses on practical ways AI and automation can streamline electronic prior…
Oct 8, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Mike Cohn
Vice President of Network Operations, CoverMyMeds
Erika Spicer Mason, MPH
Custom Content Manager, Writer/Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Hospitals are under pressure to “do more with less,” yet AP and finance teams are still chasing receipts, reconciling late expenses and managing fragmented systems. Without real-time visibility, budgets drift off track and compliance gaps grow. Twenty-two percent of healthcare…
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