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1. Drs. Robert Huang, Craig Greene & more: 6 orthopedic surgeons making headlines
Written by Mackenzie Garrity | Friday, 20 October 2017 16:12
Here are six orthopedic surgeons making headlines.
2. Detroit Medical Center orthopedic surgeons asks administration to reinstate former department chair Dr. Khalid Saleh: 5 things to know
Written by Laura Dyrda | Friday, 20 October 2017 12:12
Tenet decided against renewing the contract of Khalid Saleh, MD, an orthopedic surgeon the hospital chain hired to lead the Detroit Medical Center department of orthopedics 16 months ago, and now the remaining surgeons are rallying around him for reinstatement, according to Crain's Detroit Business.
3. 59% of physicians report offensive remarks from patients about their personal characteristics — Insights from bias survey
Written by Megan Wood | Thursday, 19 October 2017 16:18
WebMD collaborated with Medscape to develop the STAT-produced report, "Patient Prejudice: When Credentials Aren't Enough."
4. BJC HealthCare cuts spinal implant vendors from 33 to 6, realizes savings
Written by Laura Dyrda | Thursday, 19 October 2017 15:30
BJC HealthCare reduced the number of spinal implant suppliers across the health system and reported savings, according to a report in the Missourian.
5. Inspired Spine acquires Titan Brain and Spine Institute: 6 key points
Written by Mackenzie Garrity | Wednesday, 18 October 2017 20:34
Alexandria, Minn.-based Inspired Spine acquired Titan Brain and Spine Institute, also based in Alexandria, Minn.
6. 48% of New Jersey physicians partner with healthcare organizations to improve operational efficiency – Why?
Written by Mackenzie Garrity | Wednesday, 18 October 2017 20:31
Branch Eichler's 2017 New Jersey Health Care Monitor surveyed New Jersey physicians on changes practices owners are making to improve cash flow and operation efficiencies. While, nearly half of physicians are partnering with outside organizations, physicians surveyed remain confident in the private practice sector.
7. AAOS integrates with American Joint Replacement Registry, to roll out more registries in 2018: 5 key notes
Written by Laura Dyrda | Wednesday, 18 October 2017 15:44
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is integrating with the American Joint Replacement Registry and plans to create a national family of clinical data registries in the future.
8. Rep. Tom Marino no longer under consideration for drug czar: 3 things to know
Written by Megan Wood | Tuesday, 17 October 2017 21:50
Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pa., is no longer in the running to become the next drug czar, CNBC reports.
9. Newport Hospital opens Comprehensive Spine Center
Written by Megan Wood | Tuesday, 17 October 2017 21:48
The Comprehensive Spine Center Newport (R.I.) Hospital opened Oct. 10, according to Newport Buzz.
10. Newbridge Spine & Pain Center partners with Privia Medical Group: 5 notes
Written by Megan Wood | Tuesday, 17 October 2017 21:46
Frederick, Md.-based Newbridge Spine & Pain Center is now in partnership with Privia Medical Group.
11. The Villages Health opens 8th care center, adds orthopedic specialist: 5 insights
Written by Mackenzie Garrity | Tuesday, 17 October 2017 20:17
The Villages (Fla.) Health opened The Brownwood Care Center in The Villages, Fla., and welcomed new orthopedic and neurology specialists, according to The Villages Daily Sun.
12. Advance Spine & Pain Center combats security breach: 5 key points
Written by Mackenzie Garrity | Monday, 16 October 2017 21:36
San Antonio-based Advanced Spine and Pain Center faced a breach in security on July 31, 2017 after learning patients were being solicited to pay an outstanding balance from an unknown person.
13. AMA jumpstarts its Integrated Health Model Initiative : 6 things to know
Written by Megan Wood | Monday, 16 October 2017 15:20
The American Medical Association unveiled its Integrated Health Model Initiative to enhance organizing and sharing healthcare data.
14. 20 statistics on physician practice staff — administrative, medical FTEs
Written by Laura Dyrda | Monday, 16 October 2017 13:40
Medscape released the Medscape Practice Management Report 2017: Strategies, Staff Issues, and Complaints, outlining the big trends and statistics about physician practices.
15. Drs. Matthew Lovell, James Treadwell & more: 8 orthopedic surgeons making headlines
Written by Mackenzie Garrity | Friday, 13 October 2017 18:12
Here are eight orthopedic surgeons making headlines.
16. Telemedicine market to grow at 18% CAGR through 2020: 4 insights
Written by Megan Wood | Friday, 13 October 2017 16:58
Brandigo released its "State of Telemedicine Report Reassessed for 2018" white paper, analyzing the state of telemedicine.
Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons to know.
18. Why patients chose their physician – 5 key statistics
Written by Mackenzie Garrity | Thursday, 12 October 2017 20:13
Medscape surveyed physicians to determine why patients visited one physician over another.
19. Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic requests $1.7M expansion: 5 things to know
Written by Mackenzie Garrity | Thursday, 12 October 2017 20:11
Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center's Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic submitted a $1.7 million proposal to open a new medical office, according to the Mountain Times.
20. Johns Hopkins researchers to present on patient-reported outcomes strategies: 3 notes
Written by Megan Wood | Thursday, 12 October 2017 19:43
Claire Snyder, PhD, and Albert Wu, MD, both of Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University, will deliver a presentation on "Users' Guide for Integrating Patient-Reported Outcomes in Electronic Health Records: Design and Implementation Considerations."