Hanger Orthopedic Group has signed a merger agreement for the $155 million acquisition of Reno, Nev.-based Accelerated Care Plus, a provider of clinical programs for sub-acute and long-term care rehabilitation providers, according to a Hanger news release.
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Spine surgeons should explain a prognosis using radiological findings instead of using phrases such as "wear and tear," which may cause patients to have negative beliefs about their condition, according to an article published in Spine.
MediNiche, a St. Louis-based pharmaceutical marketing company, has introduced The Benefits of Nutritional Evaluation Program, a new bone health awareness program, according to a company news release.
A report from GlobalData estimates that the trauma fixation devices market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6 percent between 2009 and 2016 with key players being Stryker Corp., Synthes, DePuy, Smith & Nephew and Zimmer, according…
Allen Dennis, MD, has joined the Orthopedic Institute of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City as head of its multidisciplinary pain management program, according to a practice news release.
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The recently passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) contains a provision that "grandfathers" healthcare plans that were in existence on March 23, 2010 when the new law was enacted. A grandfathered plan is exempt from some, but not…
An ASC can be effectively developed and managed by physician-owners — if the owners are experienced in ASC processes and willing to dedicate the necessary time to manage the center. "If they're really interested in ASC management and they have…
Timothy E. Kremchek, MD, co-founder and orthopedic physician at Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Sharonville, Ohio, has served many professional athletes as the medical director and chief orthopedic physician for the Cincinnati Reds. However, this week he is being…