Kinomatic opened an office in Cleveland’s Health-Tech Corridor, marking the orthopedic surgery planning and aftercare company’s first expansion beyond its California headquarters. The 6,000-square-foot space is located in downtown Cleveland, according to a Sept. 15 news release. The company said…
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As a CEO of Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic, I’m concerned about Medicare cuts to physician fees. AOC has served North Georgia for 60 years, and holds a significant responsibility with over 230,000 patients under care. I recently met with CMS…
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons is backing new federal legislation that would restrict Medicare Advantage insurers from reversing coverage decisions after care has been provided. The Protecting Approved Care Act would require Medicare Advantage organizations to honor original coverage…
The OrthoForum, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives urged CMS to reconsider several policies in the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, including arthroplasty payment reductions and a proposed 50% Modifier 25 payment…
CMS is expanding its Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions Model to provide ongoing support for certain specified conditions within its chronic musculoskeletal pain track beyond the initial 12-month care period, beginning April 1, 2027. The model provides technology-supported…
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Shrinking reimbursement, rising costs and growing administrative burdens are forcing orthopedic and spine surgeons to rethink the traditional playbook of simply seeing more patients to offset financial pressure. Orthopedic and spine surgeons told Becker’s they are responding by rethinking payer…
A new study on carpal tunnel release outcomes is adding to the case for treating some orthopedic procedures outside the operating room, particularly in regions where limited orthopedic surgeon supply already pushes patients toward distant referrals for care. The retrospective…
As the U.S. population ages and demand for joint replacements and spine procedures climbs, orthopedics has increasingly talked about shifting toward prevention — treating patients before they need surgery rather than after. Justin Iorio, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at…
DePuy Synthes’ hardware can be found in a huge share of the orthopedic and trauma procedures done in the U.S. every year, which means a change in ownership could have real downstream implications for physicians. Here’s why:
Kickback allegations, False Claims Act settlements and device safety issues have shaped orthopedic and spine litigation over the past year, hitting device makers, distributors, hospitals and physician practices alike. Here are five cases to know: