In the last seven days, Becker's reported on two health systems with big plans for orthopedic facilities.
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A lawsuit brought by Geico alleging that an orthopedic surgeon and neurologist filed false claims against the insurance company was dismissed.
The impacts of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy on arthroscopy patients are still being studied.
Joint replacement and spine solutions manufacturer Medacta has added Anja Pomrehn as its group VP investor and financial media relations and environmental, social and governance investor.
Plans to construct the Southern Orthopedic Center in Montgomery, Ala., have been paused by the state's certificate of need board, WSFA 12 reported Nov. 20.
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Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health named Michael Piver as vice president of its orthopedic service line.
Mark Pallis, DO, performed the first reverse shoulder replacement with a lifetime guarantee at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (Pa.), according to a Nov. 19 news release.
The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Cincinnati earns $986,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rockford, Ill.-based Mercyhealth has added Jonathan Erickson, MD, to its medical staff.
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health plans to construct an orthopedic center at its Baxter, Minn., location, the health system said Nov. 20.