Here are 12 orthopedic surgeons making the news this week: By Alan Condon - 3/11/20

360 Orthopedics announced March 10 that Jeffrey Silverstein, MD, was appointed the new chief of surgery at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota (Fla.), SRQ reports. By Eric Oliver - 3/10/20

The board of directors for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons decided March 10 to cancel its annual meeting due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. By Alan Condon - 3/10/20

Orthopedic surgeon Stefan Kreuzer, MD, is incorporating artificial intelligence technology into his practice through an agreement with Ready Surgery, a digital health solutions provider. By Angie Stewart - 3/9/20

Orthopedic surgeon Melissa Koenig, MD, joined Dickinson County Healthcare System in Iron Mountain, Mich., The Daily News reports. By Angie Stewart - 3/9/20

Yakima, Wash.-based Astria Health has reportedly laid off multiple specialists — including two orthopedic surgeons — and closed several clinics as it prepares to file for bankruptcy, according to the Yakima Herald-Republic. By Angie Stewart - 3/9/20

Here are seven U.S. Department of Justice investigations into orthopedic physicians overprescribing opioids in the past nine months: By Alan Condon - 3/6/20

Here are three quick details on the rise of outpatient total joint replacement procedures: By Alan Condon - 3/6/20

The American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics named Katherine Sage, DO, the recipient of its Emerging Leader Award, according to Grand Rapids Business Journal. By Angie Stewart - 3/5/20

Here are seven orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who joined new practices or received new appointments in the past month: By Eric Oliver - 3/4/20

Here are eight spine and orthopedic surgeons investing in careers outside of their practices: By Alan Condon - 3/4/20

The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium on March 2 formed the AOC Women's Executive Leadership Forum to provide a national network and programs for female administrative members. By Alan Condon - 3/4/20

Here are six orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week: By Alan Condon - 3/4/20

Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates' established patients can now make telemedicine appointments as an alternative to in-person visits, according to Thurston Talk. By Angie Stewart - 3/4/20

John Abraham, MD, of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, is now offering orthopedic oncology services at Capital Health Medical Center in Hopewell Township, N.J. By Alan Condon - 3/3/20

Neil Schwimley, DO, is bringing 17-plus years of military orthopedic surgery experience to Mahaska Health, The Oskaloosa Herald reports. By Angie Stewart - 3/3/20

Freehold, N.J.-based Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute is now a Tier 1 in-network provider with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. By Angie Stewart - 3/2/20

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic Health System introduced new orthopedic and podiatry services at two locations, according to the Belle Plaine Herald. By Angie Stewart - 2/28/20

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons approved of CMS' proposed rule to the comprehensive care for joint replacement model in a Feb. 28 statement. By Alan Condon - 2/28/20

The Joint Commission awarded Reading Hospital its Gold Seal of Approval for advanced total hip and knee replacement. By Angie Stewart - 2/27/20