Orthopedic hospitals with physician CEOs were associated with better patient experiences, increased case volume and rankings compared to orthopedic hospitals that weren’t physician-led, according to a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The study in…
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Arun Hariharan, MD, began using an artificial intelligence tool that streamlines spinal imaging for his pediatric patients. He leverages BoneMRI, which creates a CT-like image from an MRI scan. Dr. Hariharan, of Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute in West Palm…
ORs and endoscopy suites face growing demands. Not only have surgical volumes rebounded, health systems are expanding — leaving clinicians rotating between multiple locations with different tools, protocols and expectations. This environment increases risk, burnout and delays. In this panel…
Aug 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Wes Scruggs
Vice President, Corporate Accounts, Ambu
Carrie Maloney Robertshaw, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer, Kaiser Permanente, Vallejo Medical Center
Donna Berizzi, DNP, RN, OCN, NEA-BC
Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Cancer Service Line, Johns Hopkins Medicine – Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Josephine Class
VP of Surgical Services, Nuvance Health
Katrina Wojciechowski, MS, PA, VP
Associate Chief Operating Officer, Rochester General Hospital
Andrea Daniels was named CEO of Medical City Spine Hospital and Medical City Heart Hospital, both in Dallas. Ms. Daniels is the first dedicated CEO appointed to the specialty hospitals, according to a July 9 news release. She previously was…
Spinal neurosurgeon Gustavo Anton, DO, joined Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky. Dr. Anton’s focus includes spinal tumors, spinal disorders, traumatic brian injuries and cerebrovascular conditions, according to a July 7 news release shared with Beckers. He will work…
The first year of a bundled payment program for outpatient spine surgery was associated with lower spending compared to inpatient cases, according to a study published in JAMA Health Forum July 11. Five things to know: 1. The cohort study…
Daniel Choi, MD, completed 100 prodisc C-Vivo implants and said he’s seen similar advantages compared to other total disc designs. Dr. Choi spoke with Becker’s to reflect on the milestone and how he approached the learning curve. Note: This conversation…
Health systems’ patient populations are shifting, driven by aging demographics, expanding service footprints, and rising expectations for transparency and access. Adaptation is paramount. But meeting patients’ needs has never been more complex. Leaders must engage communities with varying levels of…
Aug 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Presenters
Parnika Kodali, MHA
Chief Operating Officer, Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco
Paul Testa
Chief Health Informatics Officer, NYU Langone Health
Yaw Fellin
Vice President, Product and Solutions, Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer, Health
Amanda Heidemann, MD, FAAFP, FAMIA
Senior Clinical Content Consultant, Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer Health
The Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute has expanded its staff with 26 orthopedic and sports medicine physicians in Florida. After Orlando Health’s recent acquisition of Steward Health Care’s east Central Florida orthopedic practice locations, six physicians joined the Orlando Health…
Zimmer Biomet has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Monogram Technologies, an orthopedic robotics company. Zimmer will pay $4.04 per share in cash to acquire all outstanding shares of Monogram’s stock, corresponding to an equity value of about $177…