Six orthopedic and spine surgeons outline where they see their practice one year from now, given the current challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CMS is expanding its list of audio-only telephone services covered by Medicare as well as making several other updates to telehealth coverage.
Richmond-based OrthoVirginia will resume performing elective surgical procedures May 1, in accordance with Gov. Ralph Northam's recent guidance.
Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University on April 29 launched the COVID-19 Testing Insights Initiative to track testing in the U.S. and provide guidance for the public.
There are many considerations for orthopedic and spine practices and surgeons as they resume elective cases.
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Phoenix-based Pain Stop Clinics will rebrand and become known as United Spine & Joint to better reflect the services provided.
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush shifted to delivering telemedicine at the practice on March 19 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Surgeons also postponed non-urgent surgery to make sure caregivers at the front lines had the resources necessary to care for COVID-19…
Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute reopened most of its 11 locations as of April 27, coinciding with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's executive order allowing the resumption of elective surgeries.
As the U.S. eyes plans to reopen society, states are taking the lead on specifics of what can reopen and when.
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas on April 27 recognized DHR Health as a Blue Distinction Center+ for spine surgery and a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip surgeries, the Progress Times reports.