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Texas hospital clinches spine surgery certification, recognized as Orthopaedic Center of Excellence
Midland (Texas) Memorial Hospital and the Total Joint and Spine Center has been designated as an Orthopaedic Center of Excellence, according to a July 8 MRT.com report. -
7 CEO moves at spine, orthopedic practices in 2020
Seven spine and orthopedic practices have installed new CEOs so far this year: -
OrthoVirginia welcomes new CEO
Richmond-based OrthoVirginia has appointed John Phipps, MD, CEO July 6.
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5-physician practice joins Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Chicago-based Northwest Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine joined Illinois Bone & Joint Institute July 1. -
Texas health system breaks ground on complex spine facility
A new medical office is coming to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Texas) according to a July 7 Connect Texas report. -
Pennsylvania hospital commended for spine surgery
Johnston, Pa.-based Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, the Altoona Mirror reports. -
COVID-19 exposure suspends orthopedic intake at West Virginia hospital
Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va., has stopped taking orthopedic and trauma patients after a staff member in the orthopedic surgery department tested positive for COVID-19, The Herald-Dispatch reports.
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New York system to close 2 urgent care centers as business drops during pandemic
Syracuse, N.Y.-based St. Joseph's Health is closing two urgent care centers that have been losing business due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to syracuse.com. -
Spine, orthopedic surgeons join Holy Family Memorial Lakeshore Orthopaedics
Manitowoc, Wis.-based Holy Family Memorial Lakeshore Orthopaedics has added Richard Manos, MD, and John Trotter, MD, to its surgical staff, according to the Herald Times Reporter. -
Ransomware attack hits Florida orthopedic practice: 3 details
Florida Orthopaedic Institute reported a ransomware attack on its servers that impacted patient data. -
Some OrthoAspen surgeons not offered contracts after Steadman Clinic's acquisition
The Steadman Clinic signed a deal to acquire OrthoAspen earlier this year, and the Aspen (Colo.) Times is reporting that not all OrthoAspen surgeons will be part of the combined group.
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COVID-19 to cost hospitals $323 billion, American Hospital Association says
Hospitals will lose $323.1 billion this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the American Hospital Association. -
15 ASC administrators on patient volumes, effects of a 2nd wave
ASC patient volumes are recovering as centers resume full operations across the U.S. -
Texas governor suspends electives in 4 more counties
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation June 30 suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in four more counties to ensure beds are available for patients with COVID-19. -
Rothman Orthopaedics launches foundation to combat opioid epidemic
The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education was established June 30. -
Telemedicine visits on steady decline, report finds: 5 details
While still higher than pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, telemedicine visits have begun to steadily decline across the U.S. since peaking in mid-April, according to a June 25 Commonwealth Fund report. -
Ex-Cigna exec: I used to discredit Canada's health system, but they do it better
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the strengths of Canada's health system, former Cigna executive Wendell Potter said in an interview with NPR. -
19 spine facilities opening in 2020
Here are 19 spine facilities that opened or will open this year: -
Manhattan Surgical Hospital adds spine surgery, 2 surgeons
Manhattan (Kan.) Surgical Hospital is now offering spine and neurosurgery thanks to the addition of two surgeons, The Mercury reports. -
Florida orthopedic clinic sees growing demand after reopening
OrthoNow in Doral, Fla., has seen strong demand since it reopened and is now operating 12-hour days, the South Florida Business Journal reports.