Orthopedic

Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island are developing a new value-based initiative for outpatient total joint replacements.

The Joint Commission bestowed its Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification on Columbus (Miss.) Orthopaedic Outpatient Center.

Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is utilizing BandGrip's Micro-Anchor Skin Closure system as an alternative for surgical staples or other methods for closing wounds.

Dean Maar, MD, a former vice president and board member of OrthoIndy, was shot and killed in his home last week, according to an RTV6 Indianapolis report. 

A Friendswood, Texas-based orthopedic surgeon will pay $300,000 to resolve False Claims Act allegations related to OK Compounding.

Here are five orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week.

OrthoAtlanta Surgery Center in Austell, Ga., partnered with Southern Medical Linen Service to donate its lightly used surgical socks to benefit homeless shelters and local need organizations.

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith (Ark.) recently welcomed orthopedic surgeon Bryan Smith, MD, to its practice, reports Arkansas Business.

Eric Gordon, MD, returned to Georgia last month to join the orthopedic sports medicine practice at Piedmont Athens (Ga.) Regional's Oconee Health Campus in Watkinsville, reports The Oconee Enterprise.

Here are 13 orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week.