Orthopedic

Orthopedic devicemakers are among the biggest spenders in medtech when it comes to payments made to physicians.

CMS' Open Payments program requires drug and devicemakers to report payments or transfers of value to physicians, teaching hospitals and other providers to increase the transparency of these relationships.

Orthopedic surgeons had a tough year in 2020, with many elective procedures canceled or postponed, leaving some to speculate that case volume may never recover.

Orthopedic companies continue to be among the biggest spenders in the medical device industry when it comes to payments made to physicians.

The National Association for Business Resources listed the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as one of "Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," according to a July 12 news release.

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Investor demand for medical properties has seen an uptick during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is expected to continue to gain traction over the next decade.

St. Vincent Orthopedic Hospital and its medical office building in Newburgh, Ind., has been sold for $88 million, Rebusiness Online reported July 9.

In the next three years, private equity investment is expected to increase in orthopedics as many practices consider strategic partnerships to survive and thrive after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Arthroscopy Association of North America and VirtaMed updated modules for hip surgery training, according to a July 8 news release.