Orthopedic surgeon Jason Lucas, DO, recently assumed the role of chief of staff at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, N.M., The Durango Herald reports. By Alan Condon - 2/13/20

Coronavirus could increase demand for hospital services and drive up costs if it spreads widely in the U.S., according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service. By Angie Stewart - 2/13/20

Here are five orthopedic surgeons making the news this week: By Alan Condon - 2/12/20

James Browne, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at UVA Health in Charlottesville, Va. By Angie Stewart - 2/10/20

Katie Bartush, MD, and Marissa Jamieson, MD, are the first women to join The Steadman Clinic's foot and ankle fellowship program, and the practice is proud to have more women on its team, according to the Vail Daily. By Angie Stewart - 2/10/20

Naval Medical Center San Diego's orthopedic surgery department was among the facility's top performer's during fiscal year 2019, reports DVIDS. By Alan Condon - 2/7/20

The federal government intervened in a whistleblower lawsuit against Mississippi-based orthopedic practice that allegedly submitted false claims for knee devices, according to a Hotty Toddy news report. By Laura Dyrda - 2/6/20

Here are seven orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week: By Alan Condon - 2/5/20

Nonprofit company Nth Dimensions appointed orthopedic surgeon Bonnie Mason, MD, senior advisor on its board of directors on Feb. 3. By Alan Condon - 2/4/20

In a recent study, orthopedic surgeon Kenneth Pettine, DO, tested his mesenchymal stem cell treatment for osteoarthritis on 33 former Navy SEALs. By Alan Condon - 2/4/20

Pittsburgh-based UPMC Health Plan launched its Center of Excellence program for elective hip and knee replacements in August 2019, seeking to expand access to facilities that provided higher quality and a better patient experience. By Angie Stewart - 2/4/20

Here are nine orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who joined new practices or received new appointments in the past month: By Eric Oliver - 2/3/20

Medicare's decision to allow total joint replacements to be performed in the outpatient setting could affect value-based payment models in positive and negative ways, according to a piece in HealthAffairs.  By Eric Oliver - 2/3/20

Lionel Gottschalk, MD, joined the orthopedic staff at Centura Health-Siena Medical Clinic in Garden City, Kan., Greater Garden City reports. By Angie Stewart - 1/31/20

Orthopedic surgeon Thomas Dwyer, MD, is set to be recognized at the 11th annual Cumberland County (N.J.) Legends event March 8 for his contributions to the community, The Daily Journal reports. By Alan Condon - 1/30/20

Here are four orthopedic surgeons making the news this week. By Alan Condon - 1/29/20

Podiatric surgeon Dan Robinson, DPM, was sworn in as a member of the Blackfoot, Idaho-based Bingham Healthcare board of directors, the Bingham County Chronicle  By Angie Stewart - 1/29/20

ValueHealth on Jan. 28 appointed William Hozack, MD, of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics, as medical director. By Alan Condon - 1/28/20

Here are seven orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who joined new practices or received new appointments in the past month. By Eric Oliver - 1/27/20

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association and the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons honored a study led by U.S. Army Capt. Spencer Schulte, MD, on pain outcomes and opioid consumption in patients recovering from hip fractures, reports the El-Paso Herald Post. By Alan Condon - 1/27/20