Orthopedic

No one individual can alter the economy, but there are many avenues one can take to help weather the effects of the changing economic landscape. 

From the dwindling number of anesthesiologists in the field to the dramatic growth of sports medicine, here are three forces shaping the orthopedic industry.

Earlier this week, Cincinnati-based Mercy Health announced plans to acquire Paducah-based Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, but now, community members are raising concerns, according to a Jan. 11 report from NBC affiliate WPSD. 

Henry Schein is taking another step into orthopedics with a strategic relationship with Extremity Medical.

Irving, Texas-based Christus Health cut the ribbon on its orthopedic hospital, the Longview News-Journal reported Jan. 11.

DocSpera has partnered with Brainlab to optimize inventory management workflows, according to a Jan. 11 news release.

Press Ganey has announced the winners of its 2023 patient experience Pinnacle of Excellence award, which recognizes systems that consistently maintain high levels of excellence in patient care. 

Kalman Blumberg, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist, has joined Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Medical Group's team of over 130 physicians. 

Here is a snapshot of the orthopedic workforce in five numbers:

Masking is on the rise in the U.S., especially in healthcare settings. Several states and major health systems have begun requiring physicians and visitors to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to surge.