The orthopedic industry has been improved with the introduction of surgical robots, but they still have a ways to go, according to two surgeons. While robots can be helpful for surgeons, they can also cause some inefficiencies in procedures that…
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Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance in Nashville and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee launched a bundled payment program with Ascension Saint Thomas for joint replacement, according to a Dec. 19 news release. The bundled payments coordinate care and streamlines claims and pricing for…
From AI to prior authorization, here are nine key studies on orthopedic care in 2025. 1. An internal study of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery’s Lifestyle Medicine Program found it was effective for elective orthopedic surgery patients. 2.…
Dan Cooper, MD, operated on Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin on Dec. 16, according to a Dec. 19 report from DallasStars.com. Mr. Seguin had surgery to repair a tear in his right ACL, and his return will be reevaluated after…
Here are 10 of the most-clicked news stories about orthopedic surgeons and orthopedic practices published by Becker’s this year: 10. Nantucket (Mass.) Cottage Hospital added four orthopedic physicians, expanding orthopedic services at the hospital, which is part of Boston-based Mass…
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When Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, learned she had been named second vice president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the moment landed with surprise, and gravity. While the role marks a professional milestone, it also reflects the slow, hard-won…
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, part of Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health, has partnered with a California orthopedic and sports medicine practice. The organization added Cal Sports & Orthopaedic Institute to its network, expanding care in Orinda, Berkeley and Oakland, Calif.,…
Orthopedic surgeons are weighing the potential impact of proposed cuts to ACA subsidies, which could lead to coverage losses and shifts in payer mix across the specialty. Here, three surgeons shared how reduced subsidies could affect orthopedic care and patient…
Irving, Texas-based Christus Health has broken ground on a 30,000-square-foot multispecialty facility in Jacksonville that will house orthopedic services, according to a Dec. 18 CBS19 report. The site will also offer interventional pain management, pain management and vascular care. Plans…
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina is already mapping out its ASC growth plan after North Carolina lifted its CON restrictions last month. With the changes, the orthopedic group can build new orthopedic outpatient centers, providing high-quality care at a lower cost for…