Orthopedics is heading into a turbulent year as payment models shift, technology accelerates and care migrates outpatient. Five disruptions in particular are poised to reshape care delivery within the specialty in 2026: 1. Outpatient migration accelerates as regulations, technology and…
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Orthopedics is entering 2026 amid political, financial and operational challenges. For Kevin Bozic, MD, chair of surgery and perioperative care at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, those headwinds are shaping budgets, staffing models, care delivery…
Nova Ortho and Spine, a subsidiary of Cardiff Lexington, performed its first procedures at Doctor’s Memorial Hospital in Perry, Fla., according to a Dec. 11 news release. Doctor’s Memorial Hospital is in Taylor County, Fla., which is an underserved areas…
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has entered into a new agreement with EmblemHealth. With the New York City Employees PPO health plan set to go live Jan. 1, the agreement will allow eligible employees to receive care at…
The introduction of private equity into orthopedics has created a fine balance for physicians and practices. A successful partnership between an orthopedic practice and a private equity firm can lead to valuable additions at the practice, but finding the right…
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From leadership changes to partnerships, here’s what New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has done in 2025. 20 key updates: 1. Hospital for Special Surgery and University of Miami (Fla.) Health System are partnering for orthopedic care at UHealth SoLé Mia.…
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has named three members to its board of directors for 2026, according to a Dec. 8 email from the organization shared with Becker’s. Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, was selected as second vice president. Dr. Matzkin…
When a professional athlete tears a ligament, it’s not just a medical event, it’s a career moment. The wrong decision, repair or rehab plan can alter the trajectory of a season, a contract or a legacy. Few surgeons operate closer…
Baton Rouge (La.) Orthopaedic Clinic has appointed Katy Ryan Michaud as its new chief revenue officer. Ms. Michaud will help lead continued growth at the clinic, optimization of the Epic system and improvement of revenue cycle management operations, according to…
Shriners Children’s Erie (Pa.) has appointed pediatric orthopedic surgeon Joshua Pahys, MD, as chief of staff. Dr. Pahys specializes in complex spinal surgery and has been part of the Shriners system for more than a decade. He joined the spine…