Here is a list of ambulatory surgery centers that include minimally invasive spine surgery.
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On average, elective surgeries represent 73 percent of an orthopedic practice's total volume, according to the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives. When COVID-19 halted these cases, the devastation was profound.
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury is now providing same-day knee and hip replacements, according to a June 22 report.
Birmingham, Ala.-based OS1 Holdings opened an urgent care clinic June 15, with 14 more planned in the next three to five years, according to the Hoover Sun.
Camp Hill, Pa.-based Geisinger Holy Spirit Orthopaedics has opened an urgent care facility in East Pennsboro Township, Penn Live reports.
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Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics appointed two new leaders of its New York market, the practice announced on June 25.
Arizona hospitals aren't pausing their elective surgical programs yet, despite passing the 80 percent "safety" threshold on bed capacity that should have halted elective surgical cases, Arizona Public Media reports.
New Mexico is the state with the most COVID-19 restrictions, according to an analysis by WalletHub, a personal finance website.
Ninety-seven percent of U.S. medical practices have taken a financial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the Medical Group Management Association.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association recognized The University of Tennessee Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ for spine surgery and joint replacements, according to a June 22 report by WATE.