Orthopedic

Foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon Judith Baumhauer, MD, received the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation's 2019 Women's Leadership Award.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced the appointment of orthopedic surgeon Jeff Traub, MD, to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission on Oct. 8, according to Valdosta Today.

There have been 145 orthopedic surgeon moves in 2019 so far.

Here are six orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week.

Eric Smith, MD, joined Boston-based New England Baptist Hospital as chief of arthroplasty, Patch reports.

Flagstaff-based Northern Arizona Orthopedics paid $165,000 to settle allegations of gender discrimination and retaliation, The Washington Times reports.

Cody (Wyo.) Regional Health is adding Christopher Rice, MD, to its staff, the Cody Enterprise reports.

The Bradford Economic Development Commission awarded Bradford-based Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists its Business Recognition Award, Patch reports.

UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Lenoir in Kinston, N.C., added Louis Peak, MD, to its team, according to Kinston.com.

In August, Daphne, Ala.-based Baldwin Bone & Joint agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and Stark Law.