Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company is adding more than 845,000 new members to its musculoskeletal population health program in July. The platform includes integrated provider and patient digital engagement systems, an evidence-based care delivery infrastructure, value-based care analytics and medical economics…
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Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger Health has appointed Mark Pallis, DO, as chair of its musculoskeletal institute. Dr. Pallis, an orthopedic surgeon, joined the organization in 2019 and has been serving as interim chair of the institute since July 2025, according to…
Mercy Health — Springfield (Ohio) is relocating an orthopedic practice and adding neurosurgery services in Fairborn, Ohio. Orthopedic surgeon Chris Malone, DO, and physician assistant David Comer, PA-C, relocated their practice from Enon, Ohio. Dr. Malone began seeing patients at…
Equity-based partnerships have long been a common path for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) seeking operational support and scale — but a growing number of ASC leaders are starting to question the tradeoffs. In this conversation, Scott Becker sits down with…
Jun 23, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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CMS and private insurers have made multiple moves affecting spine and orthopedic surgeons. Here are four updates to know since April 27. 1. CMS has proposed capping certain state Medicaid payments by more than $775 billion over 10 years, including…
From new technology acquisitions to regulatory clearances to leadership changes, here are 20 developments and updates from the biggest players in the orthopedic and spine medtech space, as reported by Becker’s since April 1: Johnson & Johnson/DePuy Synthes Medtronic Smith+Nephew…
Dental Care Alliance was managing $35.8M in lab spend across 400+ suppliers, with limited visibility and inconsistent performance. After failed attempts with traditional preferred vendor programs, they partnered with Dandy to consolidate spend in a way that actually worked at…
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Spine surgeon Dan Peterson, MD, joined Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital in March, Community Impact reported June 1. Dr. Peterson’s addition is part of the hospital’s larger work to add spine services. The hospital also added upgraded equipment and added an…
Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, Fla., is the first hospital in the state to add Medtronic’s Stealth AXiS system. Lloyd Zucker, MD, performed the first case with the robot, according to a June 1 news release shared in South…
A recently published study describes an intraoperative imaging technique designed to improve the accuracy of scaphoid fracture fixation, a common wrist surgery in which precise screw placement is critical to bone healing. The technique, known as the “bullseye” or “perfect…