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Panorama Orthopedics & Spine adds spine surgeon
W. Travis Stoll, MD, a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, has joined Golden, Colo.-based Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center, according to an Oct. 4 LinkedIn post. -
Sanford Health orthopedic surgeon wins competition for hip arthroscopy film
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health orthopedic surgeon Nathan Skelley, MD, recently won the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Orthopaedic Video Theater competition for a 25-minute video showcasing a hip arthroscopy surgical technique developed at the Sanford USD Medical Center. -
The 25 best hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been named the top facility for pediatric orthopedic care in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. -
8 orthopedic facilities relocating sites of care
Here are eight orthopedic practices relocating sites of care in 2024: -
The 'pendulum swing' in orthopedics
The direction of orthopedic ASCs is starting to trend back toward independence and increased physician control, Benjamin Stein, MD, said. -
A 'disastrous' rollout: 1 month into UHC's new prior authorization requirements
Beginning Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare began requiring prior authorization for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and Medicare-covered chiropractic services delivered in multidisciplinary offices and outpatient hospital settings. -
OrthAlign earns FDA clearance for Lantern Hip navigation system
Medical device company OrthAlign has earned FDA clearance for its Lantern Hip handheld technology for direct anterior total hip arthroplasty. -
Dr. Chae Ko tapped to lead Premier Medical Group sports medicine department
Clarksville, Tenn.-based Premier Medical Group is opening a new sports medicine department that will be led by Chae Ko, MD, an experienced sports medicine physician, according to an Oct. 3 report from ClarksvilleNow.com. -
Orthopedic compensation, workforce in 2024: 6 notes
Orthopedic surgeons are among specialties with the highest average pay, but that figure and physician satisfaction can vary across settings and age. -
California orthopedic supplier goes independent
Chico, Calif.-based Cascade Orthopedic Supply, a distributor of orthotics, prosthetics, materials and equipment, has become an independently owned company after finalizing a deal with orthotics and prosthetics provider Ottobock, according to an Oct. 3 report from HME News. -
The Pain Center of West Virginia to pay $750K to settle false claim allegations
Martinsburg-based Pain Center of West Virginia has agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve false claim allegations. -
FDA clears wave of Globus Medical devices
Globus Medical continues to grow and expand its orthopedic trauma product portfolio with a new wave of FDA clearances. -
Connecticut orthopedic practice settles ADA complaint
Tolland, Conn.-based Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery, which also has locations in Manchester, Conn., has entered into a settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to an Oct. 2 report from Fox affiliate WTIC Hartford. -
Orthopedic surgeons on the move in September: 27 notes
Multiple orthopedic surgeons moved to new practices or added to their titles in September. -
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster adds 2 physicians: 4 notes
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (Pa.) added an interventional pain physician and a total joint replacement surgeon, according to an Oct. 2 email shared with Becker's. -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache to operate on Denver Broncos player
Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to operate on Alex Singleton, a player for the Denver Broncos, on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles, according to a Sept. 30 report by 9 News. -
UnitedHealthcare launches gold card program: 7 things to know
On Oct. 1, UnitedHealthcare's national prior authorization gold-card program went into effect. The payer first announced the program in August, and debuted its list of eligible procedures on Sept. 1, which included several orthopedic and spine-related codes. -
Mississippi orthopedic practice suffers data breach
Hattiesburg, Miss.-based Southern Bone & Joint Specialists recently suffered a cybersecurity incident that may have affected the protected health information of 7,162 individuals. -
Louisiana hospital debuts 1st-in-state handheld robotic knee replacement
Alexandria, La.-based Rapides Regional Medical Center completed its first wireless, handheld robotic total knee replacement in the state, TV station WNTZ Fox 48 reported Oct. 1. -
Georgia orthopedic practice partners with Hurt! app
Savannah, Ga.-based Optim Orthopedics has launched a digital care app, OptimNOW, to give patients direct access to orthopedic care 24 hours a day, according to an Oct. 1 report from Grice Connect.
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