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Tennessee health system achieves total hip, knee and 1st ever total ankle certification
The DNV-GL awarded Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System certification for total hip and knee replacement as well as the first total ankle replacement certification in the U.S., reports The Chattanoogan. - 12/6/19 -
9 spine, orthopedic surgeons performing surgeries on international medical missions
Many U.S. spine and orthopedic surgeons use their skillsets to provide free healthcare for patients in underserved countries. - 12/5/19 -
Drs. James Andrews, Claude Moorman & more: 6 orthopedic surgeons making the news
Here are six orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week. - 12/4/19
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BCBS of Rhode Island, University Orthopedics partner in bundled payment arrangement for outpatient joint replacements
Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island are developing a new value-based initiative for outpatient total joint replacements. - 12/4/19 -
The Joint Commission awards Mississippi orthopedic center joint replacement gold seal
The Joint Commission bestowed its Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification on Columbus (Miss.) Orthopaedic Outpatient Center. - 12/3/19 -
Midwest Orthopedics' Dr. Brian Cole utilizing new wound closure technology
Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is utilizing BandGrip's Micro-Anchor Skin Closure system as an alternative for surgical staples or other methods for closing wounds. - 12/3/19 -
OrthoIndy's Dr. Dean Maar dies during home invasion
Dean Maar, MD, a former vice president and board member of OrthoIndy, was shot and killed in his home last week, according to an RTV6 Indianapolis report. - 12/3/19
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Texas orthopedic surgeon pays $300,000 to settle kickback allegations over 'medical directorship' arrangement
A Friendswood, Texas-based orthopedic surgeon will pay $300,000 to resolve False Claims Act allegations related to OK Compounding. - 12/1/19 -
Drs. Rich Gilbert, Patrick Connor & more: 5 orthopedic surgeons making the news
Here are five orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week. - 11/26/19 -
OrthoAtlanta Surgery Center donates socks to help homeless
OrthoAtlanta Surgery Center in Austell, Ga., partnered with Southern Medical Linen Service to donate its lightly used surgical socks to benefit homeless shelters and local need organizations. - 11/25/19 -
Physical therapist-turned-orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bryan Smith joins Arkansas hospital
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith (Ark.) recently welcomed orthopedic surgeon Bryan Smith, MD, to its practice, reports Arkansas Business. - 11/25/19
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Dr. Eric Gordon joins Georgia sports medicine practice after Emory fellowship
Eric Gordon, MD, returned to Georgia last month to join the orthopedic sports medicine practice at Piedmont Athens (Ga.) Regional's Oconee Health Campus in Watkinsville, reports The Oconee Enterprise. - 11/21/19 -
Drs. Lyle Cain, Jeffrey Dugas & more: 13 orthopedic surgeons making the news
Here are 13 orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week. - 11/20/19 -
Dr. Robert Beasley joins Tennessee health system, opens new rural practice
Orthopedic surgeon Robert Beasley, MD, joined Lincoln Health System in Fayetteville, Tenn., and opened a new practice with the system on Nov. 18, reports the Elk Valley Times. - 11/20/19 -
New Jersey hospital adds Drs. Siddhant Mehta, Stephen Rossman
Orthopedic surgeons Siddhant Mehta, MD, PhD, and Stephen Rossman, DO, recently joined Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, N.J., according to the Hudson Reporter. - 11/20/19 -
Remedy, Regence partner in value-based care program for orthopedic procedures
Episodes of care company Remedy recently partnered with Regence in a value-based program to enhance the cost and quality of care for Regence members. - 11/20/19 -
Dr. Jeffrey Ginther joins Indiana hospital
Orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Ginther, MD, recently joined Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Ind., reports the Rushville Republican. - 11/19/19 -
Dr. Shane Jess to join Oregon orthopedic group
Hope Orthopedics Oregon in Salem added Shane Jess, DO, to its group, reports The Dallas Chronicle. - 11/18/19 -
Dr. Ronald Sismondo Jr. joins Arkansas orthopedic, sports medicine group
Jonesboro (Ark.) Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine recently added Ronald Sismondo Jr., MD, to its practice, reports Arkansas Business. - 11/18/19 -
Orthopedic implants market size to hit $64B by 2026
The global orthopedic implants market size is forecasted to reach $64 billion by 2026, according to a Fortune Business Insights report. - 11/18/19