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Delaware orthopedists find Biden's foot fracture healed
President Joe Biden learned his foot fracture completely healed after a Feb. 6 visit to Delaware Orthopedic Specialists in Newark, according to a CNN report. -
Drs. Jay Patel, Ronald Navarro & more: 6 orthopedic surgeons on the move this week
From a new chief strategy officer at a California practice to the new board of directors president at a Minnesota group, here are the latest orthopedic surgeons on the move: -
Dr. Christopher Dewing leads new orthopedic service line at physician-owned hospital
Northwest Specialty Hospital, a physician-owned hospital in Post Falls, Idaho, launched a new service called Northwest Integrated Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Coeur d'Alene Press reports.
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Hoag Orthopedic Institute installs total joint surgeon as chief strategy officer
Jay Patel, MD, has been appointed chief strategy officer of Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, Calif. -
Resurgens Orthopaedics honors Dr. Mark Hanna
Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics awarded Mark Hanna, MD, its 12th annual Garrett Award, which recognizes physicians who demonstrate excellence in patient care, building relationships and compromise. -
What hospitals in 10 cities charge for shoulder surgery
Fair Health created a database that presents in-network and out-of-network costs for an array of procedures across the U.S. -
10 things to know about navigating alternative payment models in orthopedics
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released a guide to help practices identify risks and opportunities within alternative payment models designed to achieve value-based care.
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Orthopedic surgeon named director for clinical affairs at Kaiser Permanente's medical school
Ronald Navarro, MD, assumed the role of director for clinical affairs at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 1. -
Drs. Owen O'Neill, James Cook & more: 4 orthopedic surgeons making headlines
From the medical director of a new robotic program to the incoming president of a large orthopedic group's board of directors, here are the latest orthopedic surgeons making the news: -
Dr. James Cook performs 2nd hip surgery in 4 days on tiger at Illinois zoo
A tiger at Brookfield (Ill.) Zoo is recovering from its second hip surgery in four days, both performed by James Cook, MD, director of the University of Missouri Health Care's Mizzou BioJoint Center in Columbia, The Chicago Tribune reports. -
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute opens immediate care clinic in Chicago
Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone and Joint Institute opened an immediate care clinic in Chicago's Norwood Park neighborhood, according to a Feb. 1 news release.
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15+ orthopedic surgeon moves in January
Here are 17 orthopedic surgeons who joined new practices in January: -
Tiger's custom hip implant dislodges after surgery
A custom hip implant given to an Amur tiger from the Brookfield (Ill.) Zoo dislodged the night after surgery, according to a Jan. 28 report from The Chicago Sun-Times. -
Carrum Health partners with its 1st orthopedic practice in Nevada
San Francisco-based Carrum Health has expanded into Nevada through a partnership with Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, a four-physician group in Henderson. -
The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey names CEO
Joe DiPaolo was named CEO of The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey, according to a Jan. 28 news release. -
3 PE deals in spine, orthopedics in January
Private equity firms continue to make inroads into the orthopedic industry in 2021. -
Drs. Carlos Alvarado, Neal ElAttrache & more: 4 orthopedic surgeons making the news
Four orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week: -
Smith+Nephew joins joint replacement initiative for former NFL players
Smith+Nephew has teamed with Hall of Fame Health to offer its digital health portfolio to former NFL players seeking joint replacement through a quality care network. -
Why Florida is becoming a major battleground for orthopedics
Florida's population boom, tax-friendly nature and aging population all contribute to it becoming a key battleground for orthopedic practices. -
Construction firm wins $187M contract for orthopedic hospital that will bring 500 jobs to Florida
The U.S. affiliate of Skanska, a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden, has inked a contract to develop Orlando Health's $187 million Jewett Orthopedic Institute in Orlando, HC&O News reported Jan. 26.