Orthopedic surgeons have performed fewer knee arthroscopies to treat osteoarthritis since a study found the procedure did little to treat the disease, according to Clinical Advisor.
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Humana is collaborating with 11 orthopedic specialty groups in North Carolina and Virginia to implement a value-based care model.
SERMO, a social network for 650,000 physician members, launched its Drug Ratings tool.
Providence Medical Technology closed a $10.5 million debt agreement with Bridge Bank.
Scott Gottlieb, MD, has been confirmed as FDA commissioner, according to The New York Times.
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Memphis-based Primary Care Specialists was recently hacked and forced to pay a ransom to regain access to patient records, according to WMCA.
According to a recent Medscape study, orthopedists' likelihood to charge patients for missing appointments without notice depends on where they practice.
Jenn DePhillips, PA-C of Flagstaff (Ariz.) Bone & Joint is expanding her locations of care.
Kevin O'Donnell, DO, has begun offering nonoperative orthopedic care at Flagstaff Bone & Joint's Cottonwood, Ariz.-based office.
Mercury Medical appointed John M. Gargaro, MD, its new president and CEO.