Orthopedic

Here are three orthopedic "firsts" Becker's has reported on since Nov. 9:

Hagerstown, Md.-based Meritus Health plans to open a sports medicine facility in a former Sears department store at the Hagerstown-based Valley Mall, according to a Dec. 4 report from The Herald-Mail.

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company has acquired MyACTome, a digital health platform for fall risk and frailty assessment.

A 30-story medical office building is under construction on the Upper East Side of New York City, according to a Dec. 6 report from New York Yimby. 

2023 has been a big year for physician-payer relationships, with reimbursement rates dropping, new spine and orthopedic codes being added and removed from prior authorization requirements, and health systems cutting ties with Medicare Advantage plans. 

On Nov. 2, CMS released the 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, which updated the conversion factor to $32.74, a 3.4% decrease compared to last year.

Here are 15 orthopedic surgeons who recently joined new practices, added to their titles or left longtime roles, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 9:

Pocatello, Idaho-based Portneuf Health Partners, which owns and operates Portneuf Medical Center, Portneuf Quality Alliance, Portneuf Sports Medicine Institute and several physician practices, has warned patients that a ransomware attack targeting parent company Ardent Health Services may have compromised patient…

Orthopedic-focused medical technology company Enovis is set to undergo a leadership transition following the announcement that current President and COO Brady Shirley plans to step down in 2024. 

James Andrews, MD, will be honored with the 2023 Alabama Football Legend Award from Regions Bank, NBC affiliate WSFA reported Dec. 5.