Endoscopic spine surgery is poised to play an increasing role in patient care, but questions about dominating techniques and payer responses remain, Brandon Hirsch, MD, said.
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Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital marked the topping off of the upcoming Adams Neurosciences Center, according to a Dec. 5 news release.
Johnson & Johnson's Velys robot has been used in unicompartmental knee replacements for the first time, according to a Dec. 5 LinkedIn post.
There have been five key leadership appointments in the spine and orthopedic sphere during the first week of December.
On Nov. 1, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced changes to its anesthesia reimbursement policies in Connecticut, New York and Missouri that would place time limits on anesthesia care.
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Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is opening a new office in the same city on Dec. 9.
Ravi Chari, MD, CEO of Orthopaedic Solutions Management, is staying one step ahead of a challenging healthcare landscape.
Smith+Nephew is making about 150 roles redundant at its campus in Memphis, Tenn., according to a Dec. 5 report by Mass Device.