Orthopedic

Kamali Thompson, MD, is an Olympic fencer who always wanted to be a doctor, according to a Dec. 22 interview with Teen Vogue. Having multiple fencing accomplishments on her resume, her next challenge is an orthopedic residency.

The battle to remain independent is among the top challenges physician-owned orthopedic groups are facing, primarily because of declining reimbursements, increasing regulatory burdens and competition from larger organizations.

­­Hall of Fame Health has launched the Hall of Fame Elite Care Center designation for providers that demonstrate superior outcomes in joint replacement.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed seven people, including an orthopedic surgeon and practice leader, to the state's Board of Athletic Training on Dec. 20.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began nearly two years ago, spine and orthopedic specialties have made major shifts in how care is delivered. As 2021 ends, spine and orthopedic leaders are thinking about what to expect next year.

Consolidation in orthopedics is nothing new, but more independent practices are weighing strategic partnerships as overhead rises, reimbursements decline and the effects of staff shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic continue to plague the healthcare industry.

Chief medical officers at healthcare facilities are tasked with ensuring that physicians provide safe and effective care, while CMOs in the medtech industry typically set strategic direction and direct medical activities associated with the company.

Here are 45 orthopedic surgeons who moved to new practices in 2021:

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences' Center of Excellence for Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation has opened, The Rio Rancho Observer reported Dec. 19.

Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth on Dec. 16 topped off its 12-story Innovation Tower that will be dedicated to orthopedics and neuroscience, Orlando Business Journal reported.