In 2025, Becker’s reported on 13 spine and orthopedic surgeons who died including pioneers in the specialties and leaders. 1. Edward Klein, DO, an orthopedic surgeon with Dartmouth, Mass.-based Hawthorn Medical, died Jan. 2. Dr. Klein practiced at Hawthorn Medical for…
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Every physician departure costs health systems up to $1.2 million in recruitment, onboarding and lost productivity. For high-volume specialists, that number can be even higher. Yet many hospitals still lack a structured plan to improve engagement and retain clinical talent.…
Feb 12, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Matt Brown
Vice President Telehealth and Advisory Services, CHG Healthcare
Globus Medical went into 2025 with a strong foothold in spine and orthopedics, and it’s well-positioned for the next year. Here are 10 key updates: 1. Globus Medical introduced its DuraPro drill with navigation for spine and orthopedic surgery. 2. Dan Scavilla stepped…
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Ronny Henriquez, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, according to a Dec. 22 report from mlb.com. Dr. Meister completed a UCL reconstruction surgery with an associated internal brace on Mr. Henriquez’s right elbow. …
Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a now-closed orthopedic practice in East Providence, R.I., reported a data security incident. The practice, which has been closed for about 10 months, experienced a ransomware attack involving patient information stored on an electronic medical record…
Telehealth exploded in 2020, and it’s become more common in the broader healthcare landscape. But there’s still work to be done for patient access, Brandon Hirsch, MD, said. Dr. Hirsch, a spine surgeon with Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Surgery Center,…
With over 200 active drug shortages in 2025 supply chain disruptions have become a daily operational threat for hospital pharmacies. But UVA Health is showing that health systems don’t have to accept chaos as the norm. By partnering on a…
Jan 27, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Mark L. Vestal, PharmD, MMCi, BCPS
Director, Pharmacy Supply Chain & 340B, UVA Health
Chris Nagy, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Solutions Director, Quva BrightStream
JustDisc, a spine care clinic offering nonsurgical treatment for chronic neck and low back pain, opened Dec. 22 in St. Augustine, Fla. The clinic emphasizes evidence-based care plans designed to restore function and reduce reliance on surgery or long-term pain…
Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho added Steve Lucey, MD, according to a Dec. 22 LinkedIn post. Dr. Lucey is an orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. He specializes in knee care, sports medicine and outpatient joint replacement. He is…
Orthopedic surgeons focusing on providing top-level care while also continuing to improve not-so-great aspects of the healthcare system are reasons for optimism in 2026. David Bernstein, MD, PhD, chief resident of Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, recently connected with Becker’s…