Orthopedic

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.

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Another medical malpractice lawsuit was filed Feb. 11 against Columbia, Mo.-based Mizzou BioJoint Center, bringing the pending total of lawsuits to at least 11, the Columbia Missourian reports.

The Western Society of Engineers is honoring orthopedic surgeon Richard Berger, MD, with the 2020 Washington Award Feb. 28 for his contributions to joint replacement, reports Patch.

Coverys conducted a survey of 2,579 surgery-related closed malpractice claims from 2014 to 2018 to examine trends and data-driven insights for the healthcare industry. 

Orthopedic surgeon Solon Rosenblatt, MD, is now practicing at Centura Health-St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City, Colo., according to The Cañon City Daily Record.