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Anthem's Blue Distinction Centers program keeps growing — 4 new additions
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield recently awarded its Blue Distinction Center designation to two Virginia hospitals for total joint replacement, the Rappahannock Record reports. - 2/27/20 -
Orthopedic surgeon could lose medical license for alleged drunk driving, possession of cocaine
Tulsa, Okla.-based orthopedic surgeon Mark S. Wilson, MD, could lose his medical license after he was arrested on drunken driving charges and was allegedly in possession of cocaine, reports KJRH. - 2/27/20 -
Podiatrist pleads guilty to 7 counts of illegal drug distribution
Tennessee podiatrist Timothy Abbott, DPM, pleaded guilty Feb. 26 to seven counts of illegally distributing controlled substances, the Department of Justice announced. - 2/27/20
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Drs. Richard Berger, Vasili Kara & more: 5 orthopedic surgeons making the news
Here are five orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week: - 2/26/20 -
Mizzou BioJoint Center faces new lawsuit, brings total up to 11
Another medical malpractice lawsuit was filed Feb. 11 against Columbia, Mo.-based Mizzou BioJoint Center, bringing the pending total of lawsuits to at least 11, the Columbia Missourian reports. - 2/26/20 -
Dr. Richard Berger to receive Washington Award for contributions to joint replacement
The Western Society of Engineers is honoring orthopedic surgeon Richard Berger, MD, with the 2020 Washington Award Feb. 28 for his contributions to joint replacement, reports Patch. - 2/25/20 -
85% of orthopedic surgery malpractice claims allege surgeon performance issues: 5 key points
Coverys conducted a survey of 2,579 surgery-related closed malpractice claims from 2014 to 2018 to examine trends and data-driven insights for the healthcare industry. - 2/25/20
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Colorado physician clinic brings orthopedic surgeon on board — 4 notes
Orthopedic surgeon Solon Rosenblatt, MD, is now practicing at Centura Health-St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City, Colo., according to The Cañon City Daily Record. - 2/24/20 -
Are hospitals neglecting sicker, minority patients because of total joint bundles? — 5 study takeaways
CMS' bundled payment program for joint replacements hasn't limited sicker patients' access to hip and knee replacements, according to a Feb. 19 study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. - 2/21/20 -
Hackers hit 2 orthopedic groups in Texas, Kansas — 47,000+ patients potentially affected
Orthopedic groups in Texas and Kansas are among the 41 healthcare entities that have reported data breaches since the beginning of the year, according to the HHS Office for Civil Rights Breach Portal. - 2/20/20 -
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush hires Chicago native Dr. Vasili Karas
Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush recently added orthopedic surgeon Vasili Kara, MD. - 2/20/20
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Cleveland Clinic-trained orthopedic surgeon joins Florida practice
The Joint Replacement Institute in Naples, Fla., recently onboarded Daniel Harmon, DO, according to Naples Florida Weekly. - 2/20/20 -
Compensation, reimbursement factor into burnout for 34% of orthopedists
More than one-third of orthopedists are burned out, according to Medscape's "Orthopedist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2020." - 2/19/20 -
Drs. Timothy Kremchek, Owen O'Neill & more: 7 orthopedic surgeons making headlines
Here are seven orthopedic surgeons making the news this week: - 2/19/20 -
Trial postponed for Arkansas physician accused of overprescribing opioids, cough syrup
A U.S. District Judge recently approved a Texarkana, Ark.-based emergency medicine physician's request to move his trial from April to August, according to the Texarkana Gazette. - 2/18/20 -
Orthopedic specialists rank No. 4 for happiness at work, neurologists come in last
When it comes to happiness at work, orthopedic providers are the fourth most satisfied, according to a Medscape survey of 15,181 physicians across 29-plus specialties. - 2/17/20 -
California orthopedic surgeon to stand trial on attempted murder, kidnapping charges
A California judge ruled Feb. 5 that there is sufficient evidence for orthopedic surgeon Theresa Lynn Colosi, MD, to stand trial, reports Noozhawk. - 2/17/20 -
Dr. Eric Breitbart elected to leadership role at Georgia hospital
Orthopedic surgeon Eric Breitbart, MD, was recently appointed president of the department of surgery at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, N.C., reports The Robesonian. - 2/17/20 -
California orthopedic surgeon shot, killed at his practice
Orthopedic surgeon David Duffner, MD, was shot and killed Feb. 14 at his practice in Rancho Mirage, Calif., according to a report from the Desert Sun. - 2/17/20 -
Orthopedic surgeon to know: Dr. Jaehon Kim of Mount Sinai Health System
Jaehon Kim, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at the Leni & Peter W. May Department of Orthopedics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. - 2/13/20