Orthopedic

Cedar Knolls, N.J.-based Tri-County Orthopedics has added joint replacement specialist Brian Perez, MD. 

Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health has launched a new sports medicine program through the addition of Justin Clark, a certified athletic trainer, according to a Sept. 4 report from The Emporia Gazette.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez had hip surgery, the Detroit Free Press reported Sept. 4. 

On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare released a list of procedures that will be eligible for its new physician gold-card program. 

Meade, Kan.-based Artesian Valley Health System is adding orthopedic surgeon Firas Kawtharani, MD, according to a Sept. 3 report by KSCB.

Rapid City, S.D.-based Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center has added sports medicine specialist Nathan Jacobson, MD. 

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute will have to pay its share of former Philadelphia Eagles captain Chris Maragos' $43.5 million verdict, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sept. 3.

EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region in Durham, N.C., added orthopedic surgeon Kyle Nappo, MD, the practice said Sept. 3.

Dillon O'Neill, MD, joined Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health Physicians.

Stu Erck, of Monticello, Minn.,has been refunded for his knee replacement procedure after filing a grievance with UnitedHealthcare for overbilling, according to an Aug. 30 report from The Minnesota Star Tribune.