Orthopedic implant company Bioretec has named Sarah van Hellenberg Hubar-Fisher as its permanent CEO. In the role, she will aim to expand the company’s commercial footprint, according to an Aug. 27 news release from Bioretec. Ms. Van Hellenberg Hubar-Fisher has…
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Des Moines, Iowa-based Broadlawns Medical Center is expanding its partnership with Clive, Iowa-based Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine to broaden orthopedic care options, according to an Aug. 26 Business Record report. The collaboration builds on an existing relationship that began…
David Porter, MD, performed foot surgery on Max Strus, a forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mr. Strus suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot during offseason training, according to an Aug. 26 news release from the NBA. Dr. Porter…
Orthopedic surgeon Richy Charls, MD, will begin seeing patients at Paris Orthopedic Clinic in Texas on Sept. 8, according to an Aug. 26 report by MyParisTexas.com. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and has completed a fellowship at Beacon Orthopaedics…
Caldwell, Idaho-based West Valley Medical Center is expanding its orthopedic and spine services with new dedicated patient rooms, a classroom and additional team support, according to an Aug. 26 report from NBC affiliate KTVB. The classroom will streamline preparation for…
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Orthopedic surgeons are bracing for new and proposed policies that could further reduce pay in 2025 and beyond, adding pressure to already shrinking margins. The changes span both commercial and government payers, from Medicare conversion factor cuts to prior authorization…
Learning how to deal with declining reimbursements while still delivering top quality care and adapting personal strategies to lift up the strengths of colleagues are just two of the difficult lessons that orthopedic surgeons are reporting they have learned. To…
Male orthopedic surgeons in the early stages of their careers are earning substantially more than female peers, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Among orthopedic surgeons with one to seven years of experience, men earn 48% more than women in employed…
Meredith Neal, MD, an orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon, is set to join Appalachian Orthopedics. Dr. Neal has a focus on knee and hip replacements, minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, fracture treatment and sports medicine, according to a news release from…
Green Bay, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists is opening a satellite clinic in New London, Wis. The clinic will be led by Ryan Ziegler, DO, and provide orthopedic and sports medicine care, according to a news release from OSMS. …