Practice Management

In a recent Medscape survey, physicians reported the number of patients they see daily.

Here are seven orthopedic surgeons making headlines.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association named Kearney (Neb.) Regional Medical Center a Blue Distinction Center, according to Kearney Hub.

Medscape surveyed 1,150-plus physicians in 25-plus specialties about their practice management challenges in the report, "First Choice Healthcare Solutions appoints Michael Lamb director of ancillary services: 5 points."

CVS Pharmacy announced it will cap opioid prescriptions to seven days for some conditions, effective Feb. 1, 2018, according to NBC News.

First Choice Healthcare Solutions elected Michael Lamb to serve as director of ancillary services and development.

Los Angeles-based Orthopaedic Institute for Children began construction on a new urgent care center.

Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center broke ground on a new facility in Latham, N.Y., according to The Daily Gazette.

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists opened a new 40,000-square-foot location in Clay, N.Y., according to Business Journal News Network.

Westchester-based Brain & Spine Surgeons of New York relocated to an expanded space in Harrison, N.Y., according to Westfair Communications.