Spine surgeon Joseph Weinstein, DO, has been barred from seeing patients with workers’ compensation claims by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, Newsday reported Aug. 20. Dr. Weinstein’s renewal application with the board was rejected in April, the report…
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Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho’s Triangle Region has hired Michael McGraw, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. Dr. McGraw treats shoulder, hip and knee conditions, including rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries and arthritis, using minimally invasive and advanced surgical approaches,…
Orthopedic and musculoskeletal (MSK) practices face an uphill battle: complex codes, payer scrutiny and limited staff capacity make revenue loss almost inevitable. Denials, delays and rework not only drain margins but also pull focus from patient care.In this session, attendees…
Oct 14, 2025 11:00 PM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Mark Herzog
Principal Solutions Specialist, Veradigm
The U.S. knee reconstruction market exceeded $400 million in the second quarter of 2025, with Zimmer Biomet maintaining a lead but Stryker’s share appears to be growing, according to an Aug. 21 GlobalData news release shared with Becker’s. Zimmer’s Persona…
An upcoming policy from Cigna Healthcare will focus on codes for office visits, but the move is concerning one spine surgeon. Effective Oct. 1, Cigna’s new Evaluation and Management Coding Accuracy policy will review CPT evaluation and management codes 99204-99205,…
Many spine surgeons and patients have benefitted from outpatient migration when it comes to costs and outcomes, but the option for inpatient stays will always remain. Three spine surgeons discuss how their hospitals are facing shifting needs. Note: Responses were…
Advanced imaging and diagnostics are being implemented by many orthopedic surgeons and having an immediate impact on patient care. The technology has helped surgeons improve efficiency, surgical planning and creating specific implants for patients. Ask Orthopedic Surgeons is a weekly…
Healthcare marketers and digital leaders face rising patient expectations, evolving AI-driven search behavior and constant pressure to deliver results with fewer resources. In this session, leaders from Banner Health, NorthBay Health and Mount Sinai Health System will share how they…
Sep 23, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
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Chris Pace
VP of Healthcare Industry at SearchStax
Aaron Watkins
AVP of Digital Strategy at NorthBay Health
John Davey
Vice President, Marketing Technology at Mount Sinai Health System
Medical City Fort Worth (Texas) recently added a motion-preserving procedure for lumbar spinal stenosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis, according to an Aug. 20 news release shared with Becker’s. The approach involves decompression of the spinal nerved and them placement of a…
Nearly 90% of U.S. health systems are using AI — yet many still lack the resources to pinpoint opportunities with a clear return on investment. Without defined ROI metrics and proven enterprise impact, AI projects risk being stalled or cut.…
Oct 9, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Dr. Jamie Colbert
Chief Medical Officer, Commure
Gian Varbaro, MD
Chief Medical Officer & VP Ambulatory Services, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
K. Nadeem Ahmed, MD
System Chief Medical Information Officer, Valley Health System
Murali Athuluri
Chief Information Officer, North East Medical Services