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$7.8M DME physician kickback scheme busted
Jesse Foote, a resident of Fairfield, Conn., pleaded guilty to his role in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving orthotics and other durable medical equipment. -
The states with the most orthopedic surgeons per capita
While California has the highest number of practicing orthopedic surgeons according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Dakota has the most practicing orthopedic surgeons per capita. -
Dr. Mahmoud Almasri operates on MLS player
Mahmoud Almasri, MD, performed hip surgery on Alec Kann, a goalkeeper for FC Cincinnati. -
2 orthopedic surgeons join UNC Health Southeastern
Lumberton, N.C.-based UNC Health Southeastern has added two orthopedic surgeons to fill care gaps in the region, according to an Aug. 21 report from the Border Belt Independent. -
JIS Orthopedics to add 2 surgeons
New Abany, Ohio-based JIS Orthopedics is adding two orthopedic surgeons in September. -
Orthopedic surgeon moves from the past week
Here are seven orthopedic surgeons who have joined new hospitals and health systems, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 14: -
Dr. James Voos operates on future MLB player
James Voos, MD, has operated on Luke Costello, an elite baseball player who has been scouted for the MLB draft since he was 13, according to an Aug. 21 report from NBC affiliate WKYC. -
Colorado Advanced Orthopedics adds more surgical days to keep pace with patient growth
Meeker-based Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine and orthopedic surgeon Rhett Griggs, MD, have increased the practice's number of surgical days in an effort to accommodate rising case volumes, according to an Aug. 21 report from The Daily Sentinel. -
UnitedHealthcare adds prior authorization requirements for physical therapy
Effective Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare will begin requiring prior authorization for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and Medicare-covered chiropractic services delivered in multidisciplinary offices and outpatient hospital settings. -
New Hampshire ASC earns total joint replacement accreditation
Manchester, N.H.-based Elliot Health System's Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center has earned the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's orthopedic advanced certification for its total joint replacement program, according to an Aug. 20 report from Ink Link. -
How orthopedic surgeon pay stacks against other surgeons
The average annual wage for orthopedic surgeons is more than $40,000 than the average annual compensation for all other surgeons. -
Southcoast Health adds orthopedic surgeon
New Bedford, Mass.-based Southcoast Health added orthopedic surgeon Arthur Manoli, MD. -
Dr. Jacob Ziegler becomes 1st Mayo surgeon to debut knee replacement sensor technology
Jacob Ziegler, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minn., recently became the system's first surgeon to use new sensor technology licensed by Zimmer Biomet through a partnership with Canary Medical. -
OrthoCarolina signs top college football recruit
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina has signed one of the nation’s top college football recruits, David Sanders. -
Holy Cross adds married orthopedic surgeon, neurosurgeon duo
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Health has added a married surgeon duo — orthopedic surgeon Tara Gaston Moncman, DO, and neurosurgeon Ryan Moncman, DO. -
Why orthopedics is driving growth in outpatient care
Orthopedics has gained distinction in the past year for being the second-highest-paid ASC specialty and the top earner among physicians, with an average annual salary of $558,000. -
Why the patient-physician relationship is changing, orthopedic surgeon says
A combination of reimbursement challenges and medical education gaps have affected the physician and patient relationship, Brett Shore, MD, said. -
Dr. George Crickard completes 50th smart knee replacement
George Crickard, III, MD, of Quincy (Ill.) Medical Group, completed his 50th case with the Persona IQ smart knee implant, according to an Aug. 19 announcement in Muddy River News. -
Dr. G. Dean MacEwen dies at 96
G. Dean MacEwen, MD, a pioneer in pediatric orthopedic surgery, died at 96, according to an Aug. 16 obituary published in Delaware Online. -
Badia Hand to Shoulder Center adds Dr. Joel Peterson
Miami-based Badia Hand to Shoulder Center has added its first associate, orthopedic surgeon Joel Peterson, MD.
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