Temple Terrace-based Florida Orthopaedic Institute opened a new facility in Clearwater on Aug. 3. The facility spans 23,000 square feet and includes 34 exam rooms, advanced imaging, physical and occupational therapy and orthopedic urgent care, according to an Aug. 3…
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UPMC Orthopaedic Care has opened a new location at UPMC Western Maryland and added George Herriott, MD, to its staff, according to an Aug. 1 report from Mineral News and Tribune. Dr. Herriott is an orthopedic surgeon with more than…
Here are four orthopedic surgeons who joined new health systems and practices, or entered into new leadership roles in July, as reported by Becker’s. Note: This list is not exhaustive.
The U.S. had 16,260 orthopedic surgeons in 2021. By 2025, that number had dropped to 14,100, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, while the Health Resources and Services Administration projects a 12% shortage by 2038. Beckers’ recent coverage has…
CMS finalized the nationwide rollout of CJR-X, bundled payment model for joint replacements. The move is intended to reshape financial accountability for orthopedic surgeons and hospitals. “Knee, hip, and ankle replacements are important for helping seniors preserve their mobility and…
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A former employee of Vancouver, Wash.-based Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery has filed a lawsuit against the practice alleging wage abuse, according to a July 30 report from The Columbian. The lawsuit, filed July 16, seeks class-action status and claims that…
Three orthopedic providers reached the last-patient-out stage in an FDA study evaluating a patient-facing AI platform for postoperative care developed by clinical AI company RecovryAI. The 15-month study enrolled 525 hip and knee replacement patients at OrthoArizona in Scottsdale, Kansas…
The math is changing in orthopedics. Proposed CMS cuts of up to 20% on certain procedures are accelerating a calculation practice groups have been running for years — professional fees alone can no longer sustain the business. What has emerged…
MiMedx Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sanara MedTech in a cash-and-stock transaction with a total enterprise value of approximately $350 million. Under the agreement, Sanara shareholders will receive $33 in cash and 0.4735 shares of MiMedx common…
Rick Wright, MD, has been named as president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Wright, who is also chair of orthopedic surgery, chief medical officer and senior vice president for clinical affairs at Vanderbilt Health, has been…