August 28, 2019 1. Omar Ishrak to retire as Medtronic CEO in 2020, Geoff Martha to succeed him Full story 2. Dr. Vern Cooley performs knee surgery on Tiger Woods Full story 3. UNC Hospitals placed on probation by Joint Commission Full story 4. Learn more…
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August 27, 2019 1. Dr. Scott Lynch sues Penn State for $50,000, alleges interference with medical decisions for athletes Full story 2. Dr. Thomas Fehring: How OrthoCarolina tackles an issue that affects thousands of TJR patients Full story 3. Ex-employee accused of stealing $1M…
August 21, 2019 1. 7 ASCs adding total joint procedures in 2019 Full story 2. Medtronic spine revenue up nearly 1% to $658M; robotics grows while spinal cord stimulation slows: 5 details Full story 3. Trump donates salary to HHS for 3rd time Full story…
August 20, 2019 1. CMS proposes 2020 rate for total knee arthroplasty Full story 2. Projections say 51% of total joints will be outpatient by 2026 — will they be correct? Key thoughts from Dr. Steve Lucey Full story 3. 14 hospitals closed so…
August 19, 2019 1. Alabama orthopedic practice pays $1.2M to settle billing, self-referral allegations: 5 details Full story 2. Trends in outpatient orthopedics + ASC post-op care: 3 Qs with Dr. Brian Busconi Full story 3. Catholic Health announces 7 leadership changes Full story 4. Join…
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August 15, 2019 1. Dr. Daniel Penello: The future of 3D printing in orthopedics + more insights on implant development, challenges Full story 2. Total hip arthroplasty at ASCs vs. hospital outpatient settings — 5 findings Full story 3. CHS faces $891M class-action lawsuit Full…
August 14, 2019 1. Muve Health to launch platform for total joint patient engagement, outcomes: 3 notes Full story 2. 5 plead guilty in $80M healthcare fraud scheme: 8 things to know Full story 3. Active shooter situation prompts lockdown at Chicago VA…
August 13, 2019 1. Laser Spine Institute co-founders now owe ex-business partner $300M+, judge rules Full story 2. Stryker reorganizes leadership team after key departure — 4 insights Full story 3. Texas hospital closes after 70 years Full story 4. How to accelerate and scale-up…
August 12, 2019 1. Summit Orthopedics property sells for $29.4M Full story 2. Who had the best Q2? How 12 spine, orthopedic companies performed Full story 3. Illinois hospital begins shutdown process Full story 4. Learn more about the unprecedented growth expected to hit the ambulatory…
August 8, 2019 1. 12-physician orthopedic group could partner with Mercy hospital system Full story 2. UPMC Health Plan debuts joint replacement excellence program Full story 3. Trinity Health adds CXO, CIO to leadership team Full story 4. Learn more about the unprecedented growth expected to…