Here are 14 spine devices and innovations earning FDA nods in the third quarter of 2025: 1. Accelus’ FlareHawk interbody fusion device was FDA-cleared for use in MRI scanning under certain conditions. The FDA’s 510(k) clearance was based on safety testing that…
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A Northeast health system faced a 40% rise in workplace violence, particularly in pediatric behavioral health. Staff morale was low. Reporting was inconsistent. Rural response times lagged up to 15 minutes. Leadership knew it couldn’t continue. This case study details…
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Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have received a nearly $3 million, five-year National Institutes of Health grant to study how transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation can be tailored to improve movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The team,…
Health systems are moving fast on AI, but scattered pilots and disconnected tools rarely change day-to-day work. This session focuses on a pragmatic path forward: embedding AI agents inside ERP systems to orchestrate clinical, administrative and operational workflows with governed…
Oct 29, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Dr. Jim Whitfill, Chief Transformation Officer HonorHealth
- Thom Bales, Principal, Health Services Advisory Leader PwC US
- John Kravitz, VP, Global Head of Healthcare, Industries Workday Inc.
Reimbursement for orthopedic care differs between hospital outpatient departments and ASCs, and payer types also play a factor, according to a study published in Journal of Market Access and Health Policy. Six things to know: 1. The study analyzed 32 high-volume…
Houston-based Rice University bioengineering and mechanical engineering students have been named finalists in the 2025 Collegiate Inventors Competition for VacuTrac, a device designed to make spinal fusion surgery more efficient. The tool combines multiple surgical functions into one platform, allowing…
Cardiovascular care is shifting fast. CMS payment trends and rising ASC adoption are moving cardiac procedures out of the hospital and into ambulatory settings. But this isn’t a simple site-of-care change. It’s redefining how hospitals plan service lines, how cardiologists…
Oct 31, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Derrick Idbeis, Chief Commercial Officer, MedHQ
- Kristen Richards, MBA, Vice President of Ambulatory Care, Cardiovascular Logistics
- Ronald Riner, MD, President and CEO of The Riner Group
Medtech company Zimmer Biomet has received approval from the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency in Japan for the iTaperloc Complete and iG7 Hip System. The iTaperloc Complete and iG7 Hip System are the first orthopedic implants in the world with…
Orthopedics continues to evolve rapidly, with new technologies and techniques reshaping patient care. From outpatient arthroplasty to robotics, recent innovations are having a measurable impact on outcomes, eight surgeons told Becker’s. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity…
Urology practices face a perfect storm: high volumes of complex claims, constant CPT updates and limited staff to keep up. Missed codes, mounting denials and longer payment cycles keep teams stuck in reactive, manual processes. Join this conversation to unpack…
Oct 24, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Mark Herzog, Principal Solutions Specialist, Veradigm