While legislators and physicians continue to develop new policies for opioid prescriptions, the epidemic remains alive. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/25/18

Danbury (Conn.) Hospital Joint and Spine Institute rolled out a total joint program, according to Danbury's Hamlet Hub. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/25/18

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair patients treated with Exparel consumed 64 percent fewer opioids, according to research presented at the 2018 American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting in Chicago, Oct. 11-14. By Shayna Korol - 10/25/18

As physician payment models become increasingly complex, physician practices have become more risk-averse, according to a study by the Rand Corporation and the American Medical Association. By Shayna Korol - 10/24/18

Beaver Dam (Wis.) Community Hospital launched its Institute for Movement and Orthopedics, according to Daily Citizen. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/24/18

Tampa, Fla.-based Physician Partners of America welcomed Anthony Clavo, MD, to its Arlington, Texas, location. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/24/18

As part of a new strategy, Henderson, Ky.-based Methodist Hospital partnered with a local independent orthopedic group to provide orthopedic services after closing the orthopedic clinic it ran earlier this year, according to the Courier & Press. By Laura Dyrda - 10/24/18

Sartell, Minn.-based St. Cloud Orthopedics plans to open a second location in St. Cloud, Minn., Nov. 5, wjon.com reports. By Shayna Korol - 10/23/18

A recent survey conducted by VuMedi revealed 74 percent of physicians said patient outcomes are suffering in certain parts of the U.S. due to slow medical information dissemination. By Shayna Korol - 10/23/18

A study published in Spine examined the utilization rates and predictors of emergency department use after spine surgery. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/23/18

Memphis, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic continues to make progress on its 120,000-square-foot expansion project in Germantown, Tenn., according to Daily Memphian. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/23/18

Healthcare ranks as voters' most important issue for the 2018 midterm elections, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll. By Shayna Korol - 10/22/18

Waimea-based North Hawaii Community Hospital will open a $2.5 million orthopedic and specialty care clinic in Waimea in March 2019, according to West Hawaii Today. By Jackie Drees - 10/22/18

Emmanuel Menga, MD, assistant professor in the department of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center, discusses his biggest concerns for the spine field and best opportunities for growth in the future. By Laura Dyrda - 10/22/18

Salem, Va.-based LewisGale Medical Center adopted Medtronic's Mazor X robotic system for spinal surgery, WFIR reports. By Shayna Korol - 10/19/18

New York City-based Fellow Health Partners welcomed David Pereira, MD, Dimitrios Christoforou, MD, Jack Choueka, MD, and Jeffrey Rosen, MD, to its "Top Doctors," advisory board. By Jackie Drees - 10/19/18

Littleton, Colo.-based South Denver Surgery Center installed 7D Surgical's spine navigation system, according to a LinkedIn post by Scott Young, regional vice president at 7D Surgical. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/19/18

The National Institutes of Health Center for Biomedical Research Excellence gifted $11 million to Clemson (S.C.) University to launch the South Carolina Center for Translational Research Improving Musculoskeletal Health. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/19/18

Covington, La.-based Avala Hospital opened a new medical facility in Covington, according to 4WWL. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/19/18

First Choice Healthcare Solutions, a delivery platform for orthopedic and spine care, welcomed three new board members, Gary Augusta, Thomas Gill, MD, and James Renna, according to Space Coast Daily. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/19/18