Greg Deconciliis, administrator at Boston Out-Patient Surgical Suites, gave a presentation titled "Key Tips for Success—Orthopedics in ASCs—What Works and What Doesn't" at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago on June 9, 2011. BOSS…
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Joan F. O'Shea, MD, a neurosurgeon and orthopedic spine surgeon at The Spine Institute of New Jersey, gave a presentation titled "How to Achieve Great Results for Spine/Neurosurgery in an ASC" at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven…
Orthofix has appointed current COO Robert S. Vaters as its new president and CEO effective August 1, according to a company news release.
A follow-up survey from the Medical Group Management Association shows that many medical groups and physician practices have not finalized software upgrades necessary for the transition to HIPAA Version 5010 electronic standards, according to an MGMA news release.
Altor Fund III, a private equity fund, has acquired Orchid Orthopedic Solutions from Churchill Equity, according to an Altor news release.
The newly developed type 1 collagen-hydroxyapatite nanostructured biomimetic osteochondral scaffold for regenerating cartilage and subchondral bone was shown an effective procedure in the pilot study, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Regardless of whether orthopedic surgeons are employed by hospitals or in a private practice setting, most spend 50 hours or less per week seeing patients, according to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2011.
Four orthopedic groups in northern Texas recently joined to form OrthoTexas, one of the largest orthopedic groups in the state, according to a Dallas Business Journal report.
A recent study at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that polyethylene glycol hydrogel sealant effectively stops dura leaks during spine surgery, according to a Health Canal report.
Wiemi Douguih, MD, team physician for the Washington Nationals, will perform shoulder surgery on Nationals' first baseman Adam LaRoche, according to a report from The Examiner.