Orthopedic

CMS' Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule for 2021, announced Aug. 3, laid out significant cuts for surgeons in several specialties.

Here are 13 orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week:

Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System has appointed orthopedic traumatologist Adam Kessler, DO, NBC affiliate fourstateshomepage.com reported Aug. 11.

To secure the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator for Alaska, former orthopedic surgeon Al Gross, MD, must see off challenges from Democrat Edgar Blatchford and fellow independent Chris Cumings, KTOO reports.

Orthopedic surgeon Eric Cornish, MD, retired July 10, according to The Alpena News.

Al Roker, weather forecaster and co-host on The Today Show, is scheduled to undergo a total shoulder replacement on his right shoulder Aug. 12 at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, the program reported.

Orthopedic surgeon Trieu Tran, MD, has been appointed to the board of directors of Orange, Calif.-based CalOptima, a county organized health system that offers health insurance programs for low-income individuals and those with disabilities.

The University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore has promoted five faculty members in its orthopedic department, effective July 1:

The University of Maryland Capital Region Health in Cheverly has appointed Brent Bauer, MD, director of orthopedic traumatology in June.

Orthopedic surgeon Jonathan Snyder, MD, will serve as Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital's inaugural chief medical officer, according to The Mount Airy News.