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Michael J. Vener, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Glacial Lakes Orthopaedics, an orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice based in Watertown, S.D. He specializes in adult reconstruction, shoulder and sports-related procedures.
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PatientPoint launched a new app for physicians outlining medical news and information health conditions, designed to improve their practice and the patient experience.
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David Brown, MD, joined Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka, Alaska, according to Sit News.
Many states will be left with less payers offering coverage on the federal exchange next year, with the following five states only having one payer offering coverage, based on ASPE Research Brief data.
Medacta presented new data that showed the success of its orthopedic product line following the 8th M.O.R.E. International Symposium, a clinical educational meeting featuring more than 1,000 surgeons from around the globe.