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Dr. David Altchek operates on New York Mets player
David Altchek, MD, performed elbow surgery on Francisco Lindor, a shortstop for the New York Mets in New York City, ESPN reported Oct. 11. -
Only 13 US states lack HOPCo-backed practices
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company, or HOPCo, is the largest orthopedic management organization in the country, with a nationwide reach of more than 40 musculoskeletal practice partners, over 50 health system and hospital partners and more than 40 value-based care programs. -
More than 1,000 patients allege Exactech implant failure
Orthopedic devicemaker Exactech is facing hundreds of lawsuits filed on behalf of 1,100 patients who say they received faulty joint implants, KFF Health News reported Oct. 10. -
Bellin Health adds orthopedic surgeon to its team
Daniel Sjoquist, MD, has joined Bellin Health Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, according to an Oct. 6 report by Iron Mountain Daily News. -
Southern Oregon Orthopedics physicians fill care gaps at Cascade Orthopedic Specialists
Two physicians from Medford-based Southern Oregon Orthopedics will offer specialized services to patients at Roseburg, Ore.-based Cascade Orthopedic Specialists once a week to fill orthopedic care gaps, according to an Oct. 11 report from The News-Review. -
The 5 best orthopedic hospitals in California, per patients
WebMD and Medscape partnered to name the 65 best hospitals for orthopedic care in 2023 based on survey data from thousands of patients and providers. Five hospitals were named by California patients as being the best for orthopedics this year. -
Physicians sue LA County, allege hospital ignored complaints against orthopedic leader
Three female physicians are suing Los Angeles County and alleging that Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, Calif., ignored multiple complaints against the hospital's former orthopedic department head, NBC News reported Oct. 11. -
The 4 best orthopedic hospitals in Florida, per patients
WebMD and Medscape partnered to name the 65 best hospitals for orthopedic care in 2023 based on survey data from thousands of patients and providers. Four hospitals were named by Florida patients as being the best for orthopedics this year. -
Green Bay Packers player to undergo 5th knee surgery in 3 years
Brian Cole, MD, is set to operate on the left knee of David Bakhtiari, a player for the Green Bay Packers, according to an Oct. 6 report by espn.com. -
Dr. Keith Meister operates on Baltimore Orioles pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, performed successful Tommy John surgery on Félix Bautista, a pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, on Oct. 9. -
Illinois senator undergoes knee surgery at Rush
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, underwent total knee replacement surgery for his left knee at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush's Oak Brook, Ill., location on Oct. 10. -
Here's who provides medical care for the winningest NFL teams since 2013
The Kansas City Chiefs have been the winningest NFL team over the last decade. The Chiefs have won 72 percent of the games they have played since 2013, according to data from sporting odds website Oddspedia. -
The 65 best hospitals for orthopedics in 2023, 2024, per patients and providers
WebMD and Medscape partnered to name the 65 best hospitals for orthopedic care in 2023 based on survey data from thousands of patients and providers. -
Dr. Keith Meister operates on Miami Marlins pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, performed Tommy John surgery on Sandy Alcantara, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, on Oct. 6. -
Commons Clinic raises $19.5M for new orthopedic, spine care model
Value-based care system Commons Clinic, which focuses on spine, orthopedic and pain management care, has raised $19.5 million in series A funding, bringing its total funding to $33.5 million. -
New Jersey orthopedic practice adds surgeon
Professional Orthopaedic Associates in Tinton Falls, N.J. added Gregory Parker, MD. -
Orthopedics company earns FDA breakthrough device designation for LIFT implant
ZKR Orthopedics earned the FDA's Breakthrough Device Designation for its LIFT implant technology for knee care, according to an Oct. 9 news release. -
5 spine, orthopedic procedures securing payer coverage this year
While payer coverage in the orthopedic and spine industry is still considered spotty by surgeons, some procedures have made strides in 2023. Since the beginning of the year, five new procedures have secured coverage from major payers. -
Bienville Orthopaedic fighting to have cyberattack lawsuits declared 'frivolous'
In September, Gautier, Miss.-based Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists was hit with a lawsuit over a data breach that compromised the personal information of over 240,000 patients. Now, the practice's CEO says the medical group is contemplating its own legal action to have the suit declared "frivolous," according to an Oct. 6 report from the SunHerald. -
Here's who provides care for the 10 highest-paid NHL players
Alex Ovechkin, left wing for the Washington Capitals, and Nathan MacKinnon, center for the Colorado Avalanche, have been named the highest paid NHL players of 2023, each earning $17.5 million this season, according to an Oct. 6 report from Forbes.
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