CMS proposed the Transforming Episode Accountability Model, a new five-year, episode-based payment model affecting orthopedics and spine, in April and the final rule is expected to drop soon.
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Stryker's Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance 5 Software featuring Copilot has earned 510(k) clearance from the FDA.
Orthopedic surgeon salary varies based on the practice setting, according to data from Physicians Thrive.
Since 2020, orthopedic surgeon pay has climbed, but the CMS physician conversion factor has steadily decreased over the last four years.
Cleveland Clinic has established a multiyear care agreement with North Canton, Ohio-based Walsh University.
Reimbursements have been a pain point for many spine and orthopedic surgeons in recent years, and their changes have affected how care and business is done.
Widespread data collection for spine surgeons in Michigan has helped the quality of patient care and has provided valuable data to researchers.
Daniel Sciubba, MD, of Northwell Health was the first surgeon in New York to use augmented reality-guided technology in a spinal tumor surgery.
Timothy Kremchek, MD, performed arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Oakland Athletics pitcher Alex Wood.
Uniondale, N.Y.-based Health Plus Ortho Management is looking to acquire a majority stake in Danbury, Conn.-based Orthopaedic Specialty Surgery Center, according to a July 29 report from Hartford Business Journal.