The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reported more than 53,000 procedures in its 2025 “Shoulder & Elbow Registry” annual report — a 47% increase in submissions compared to last year. The registry reflects 10 years of data collected from 715…
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The Lown Institute reported that spine surgeries deemed “unnecessary” have cost Medicare billions of dollars but the findings don’t show the full picture, some surgeons say. Two spine surgeons share their perspectives. Note: Responses were lightly edited. Question: “Unnecessary” spine…
Strong culture often leads to improvements across the board of orthopedic practices and organizations, according to these leaders. From improved patient care to enhanced efficiency to organizational growth, culture has an organizationwide impact. These three CEOs recently connected with Becker’s…
The uptick in robotic procedures and increasing demand for same-day surgeries are two outpatient joint replacement trends that surgeons are watching. These two orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker’s to share their insights to where joint replacements are today and where…
Healthcare leaders today face mounting financial pressure and policy uncertainty – all while grappling with severe and persistent talent shortages. Short-term fixes are no longer enough. To build resilient organizations, forward-thinking health systems are investing in long-term workforce development strategies…
Nov 13, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
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- Hanna Patterson, Senior Vice President, Guild
- Adrienne Simms, Chief Human Resources Officer, IU Health
- Darci Hall, Head of HR Strategy, Learning & Development, Kaiser Permanente
Clinicians love using Abridge: Month-over-month user retention across the platform is 95%+, an astounding benchmark for a new technology in healthcare. The secret is simple—Abridge is designed by clinicians, for clinicians. Abridge’s CEO and Co-Founder is a practicing cardiologist and…
Nov 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
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- Dr. David McSwain, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, UNC Health
- Dr. Reid Conant, Senior Physician Executive, Abridge
- Dr. Hilary Stempel, Clinical Success Director, Abridge
Warrenton, Va.-based Fauquier Health has been named a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The program identifies hospitals and health systems that demonstrate expertise in patient safety and deliver better…
Clinicians, staff and patients are feeling the strain. Backlogs persist, burnout rises and AI pilots face skepticism. A 2024 survey found nearly 60% of clinicians expressed little or no trust in AI. Leaders need a clear path that centers people…
Nov 12, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
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- Shawn Stoner, Director, Client Services, TaskUs
- Rachel Lutz-Guevara, Division Vice President, Trust & Safety, TaskUs
- Scott Peters, Division Vice President, Business Development & Strategic Growth, TaskUs
Medtech company Globus Medical has introduced its Anthem Elbow Fracture System. The system includes 14 plate families, 2.7mm and 3.5mm screw options and anatomy-specific reduction instruments, according to an Oct. 14 news release from Globus Medical. All of the plates…