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Orthopedic

San Luis Obispo, Calif.-based Dignity Health French Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for advanced total hip and knee replacement certification, according to a Sept. 14 report from local news affiliate KEYT. 

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As the orthopedic industry continues to innovate with new robotic, 3D-printed and GPS-guided navigation options, physicians are concerned that insurance companies won't be open to covering new care options. 

In an evolving field, physicians are faced with seemingly endless challenges, opportunities and decisions every day. Though the industry is constantly changing, there are some things that perhaps are best learned through experience. 

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