Orthopedic

Here are 17 leaders that were tapped for CEO or president roles at major orthopedic practices and organizations throughout 2024: 

There have been five key leadership appointments in the spine and orthopedic sphere during the first week of December.

On Nov. 1, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced changes to its anesthesia reimbursement policies in Connecticut, New York and Missouri that would place time limits on anesthesia care. 

Here are eight spine surgeons moving to new practices since Nov. 1:

Smith+Nephew is making about 150 roles redundant at its campus in Memphis, Tenn., according to a Dec. 5 report by Mass Device.

Carmel, Ind.-based Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics has tapped Angie Stevenson as its CEO. 

San Diego-based Scripps Health has earned funding from the National Institutes of Health to develop reportedly  the world's first "smart" shoulder replacement implant. 

OrthoPediatrics has announced the expansion of its specialty bracing division, launching two new products, the OPSB sensor system and MOVE-D brace.

Maxx Orthopedics earned FDA clearance for its medial congruent insert for the Freedom total knee system, according to a Dec. 5 news release. 

It's been a long road back to the Chicago Bulls regular roster for Lonzo Ball after a slew of injuries disrupted his career. He made history earlier this fall by becoming the first professional athlete to rejoin his team after…