Orthopedic

Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates' established patients can now make telemedicine appointments as an alternative to in-person visits, according to Thurston Talk.

John Abraham, MD, of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, is now offering orthopedic oncology services at Capital Health Medical Center in Hopewell Township, N.J.

Neil Schwimley, DO, is bringing 17-plus years of military orthopedic surgery experience to Mahaska Health, The Oskaloosa Herald reports.

Freehold, N.J.-based Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute is now a Tier 1 in-network provider with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic Health System introduced new orthopedic and podiatry services at two locations, according to the Belle Plaine Herald.

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons approved of CMS' proposed rule to the comprehensive care for joint replacement model in a Feb. 28 statement.

The Joint Commission awarded Reading Hospital its Gold Seal of Approval for advanced total hip and knee replacement.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield recently awarded its Blue Distinction Center designation to two Virginia hospitals for total joint replacement, the Rappahannock Record reports.

Tulsa, Okla.-based orthopedic surgeon Mark S. Wilson, MD, could lose his medical license after he was arrested on drunken driving charges and was allegedly in possession of cocaine, reports KJRH.

Tennessee podiatrist Timothy Abbott, DPM, pleaded guilty Feb. 26 to seven counts of illegally distributing controlled substances, the Department of Justice announced.