Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock (Ark.) faced the same squeeze many hospitals feel today — rising volumes, longer waits and overworked staff. Instead of adding more physical space or people, hospital leaders looked to solve these issues with an…
Presented by:
Cody Walker
President of Baptist Health Medical Center–North Little Rock
Home-based care is no longer optional. Yet payers, health systems and ACOs often struggle to identify the right patients, coordinate across providers and scale models that deliver ROI. Without clear pathways, efforts stall and costs rise. In this expert-led discussion,…
Presented by:
Catherine Tabaka
Chief Executive Officer, Matrix Medical Network
Thomas R. Graf
Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Florida Blue Medicare
Randi Protter, MD, FACP, NCMP
Senior Medical Director, Provider Performance and Clinical Transformation, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Nate Miller, MSPT
Senior Vice President of Operations, ClearSky Health
James Germano, MD, completed the first AI-assisted total hip replacement surgery in the U.S. using the ORTOMA platform. The platform is an intraoperative guidance system used for total hip replacement procedures that aids in surgical precision and reduces operation duration,…
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons introduced the Orthopaedic Research Excellence Awards, according to a July 8 news release from the organization. Here are four things to know:
Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute is opening a new urgent care clinic for orthopedic services in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on July 14. The clinic will provide treatment for conditions and injuries including bone fractures, ligament sprains, muscle strains and sports…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could pave the way for a less expensive healthcare system, spine surgeon Daniel Choi, MD, said. Dr. Choi spoke with Becker’s to discuss the outcomes he hopes to see in light of the legislation.…
One name is behind two major sales in spine medtech in 2025. Investment firm Viscogliosi Brothers purchased key spinal assets from Stryker and Xtant Medical. Stryker sold its U.S. spine business, and Viscogliosi Brothers is using those assets to form…
Aurora Spine’s Aero lumbar fusion system was debuted in its initial surgeries, the company said July 9. The minimally invasive procedures using Aero were completed by an orthopedic surgeon and interventionalist, according to a news release. The cases were done…
Healthcare’s staffing crisis isn’t new, but relying on temporary fixes is no longer sustainable. As labor costs rise and burnout intensifies, forward-thinking systems — like FirstHealth of the Carolinas — are reimagining how they build, deploy and retain their workforce.…
Presented by:
Larry Adams
Chief Nurse Executive & SVP, Strategy, CareRev
Lisa Stein
Nurse Manager, FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Bert Mandelbaum, MD, performed knee surgery on Jonathan Rodríguez, a player for the Portland Timbers, July 8 in Los Angeles. The procedure was a cartilage restoration surgery in Mr. Rodríguez’s right knee, according to a July 8 news release from…
