Here are eight recent firsts in the orthopedic surgery space to know, from AI-assisted procedures to new orthopedic implants, as reported by Becker’s since June 5:
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Health system contact center staff handle complex, high-emotion patient interactions. However, staff struggle to meet demand, which creates longer wait times and inconsistent patient experiences. With AI, there is a path forward. AI can do more than deflect calls. From…
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Today’s healthcare environment is shaped by volatility: policy shocks, financial whiplash and compressed timelines. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act accelerated that change — underscoring the need for planning tools that are faster, more integrated, and built for dynamic decision-making.…
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CMS is raising the bar on provider directory accuracy. For payers, that means more than quarterly updates — it means demonstrating that your network is real, accessible and audit-ready. Ghost networks remain one of the biggest threats to both member…
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Chris Nolan
Director, Payer Solutions, HealthLink Dimensions
Kimberly Rogers, MBA, RN
Vice President Provider Network and Relations, Peak Health
William Britton
Vice President of Technology, NCD
Michael Kane
Senior Vice President, Provider Data Operations, UnitedHealthcare
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health has added Nicholas O’Neill, DO, to its orthopedic staff. Dr. O’Neill is an orthopedic surgeon who specialties including the treatment of ankle fractures, elbow disorders, hand injuries and shoulder pain, according to a July 25 news…
Children’s hospitals face unique challenges in care delivery, as young patients are often unable to articulate symptoms fully, creating barriers for immediate treatment. Traditional adult-centric technologies often underperform in these dynamic environments, leaving potential improvements unrealized. Increasing dependence on inefficient…
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Here are five key updates from Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center so far in 2025: 1. Twenty physicians with Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center were honored by The Southern California Super Doctors. The physicians…
Keith Meister, MD, is likely to perform elbow surgery on Carson Spiers, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Dr. Meister provided a second opinion on Mr. Spiers’ MRI, determining that surgery is needed to repair his right ulnar collateral ligament,…
Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Summit Spine & Joint Centers is expanding its Carrollton, Ga., clinic, according to a July 27 announcement in thecitymenus.com. The expansion will add about 950 square feet to the location for exam space and to improve the overall…
Joseph Osorio, MD, PhD, performed the first cervical spine surgery using Carlsmed’s aprevo device, the company said July 28. The aprevo devices are designed with Carlsmed’s proprietary artificial intelligence surgical planning platform to match the unique anatomical and alignment needs…