The quadruple aim is gaining steam as physician burnout continues to plow through the industry, according to MedCity News.
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The FDA granted 19 spine-related device clearances in August.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' online patient education materials have reading levels higher than recommended, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Physician practices in South Carolina are now able to employ physical therapists, after the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling, which had banned the employment of physical therapists by physicians.
Karen Hackett, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons CEO, will retire from her position effective April 14, 2017.
A new study published in Spinal Deformity shows elderly patients are undergoing surgery at a higher rate for multilevel spinal curvature.
Kaiser Family Foundation President and CEO Drew Altman thinks political candidates sharing their medical records will "cause more harm than good," and made his point in a blog post on The Wall Street Journal.
The FDA posted a letter on its website critiquing pharmaceutical companies, Pain Therapeutics and Durect, for marketing an experimental drug in such a way customers would believe the drug was FDA approved, according to STAT.
A Transparency Market Research report found the global hip reconstruction devices market is anticipated to grow from 2016 to 2024.
The North American Spine Society named Chris Main, PhD, an honorary member. Dr. Main serves as a MedRisk International Scientific Advisory Board member.