The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit revived a spine patent case over an expert testimony in the initial litigation, according to a Jan. 21 VitalLaw report. The court’s opinion, filed Jan. 20, stems from spine surgeon Mark…
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As innovation accelerates in spine surgery, many surgeons say the most disruptive changes are unfolding in payer policies, outcomes tracking and practice economics that increasingly dictate how, when and where surgeons can operate. Six spine surgeons discuss the under-the-radar spine…
Musculoskeletal care is under growing pressures, from rising demand and flat reimbursement to care delays and payer denials. Below, six orthopedic leaders share what they wish payers better understood about the real drivers of musculoskeletal outcomes, cost and patient experience.…
As clinical and operational complexity grows, health system leaders are rethinking how education can strengthen their workforce for current and future demands. At SSM Health, education has become a systemwide lever for workforce stability, not a standalone perk. In this…
Feb 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Janet Smith-Hill
Chief People Officer, SSM Health
Amber Wood, DNP RN, MBA
Vice President – Clinical Education & Clinical Placements, SSM Health
Wayne Wright
Human Resources – Talent Management, SSM Health
Romeo Orthopaedics has launched a specialty clinic in Burr Ridge, Ill. The practice will be focused on the treatment of shoulder, elbow and sports-related injuries, according to a Jan. 21 news release from Romeo Orthopaedics. The new clinic will provide…
Curiteva’s Inspire spine implants have been used in more than 10,000 levels, the medtech company said Jan. 21. The interbody implants were launched in April 2023 and include cervical, posterior and anterior lumbar devices, according to a news release. A…
Specialty care leaders are navigating a pivotal moment. Reimbursement pressure, workforce constraints, outpatient migration and consolidation are converging, forcing specialty care organizations to rethink how they operate and grow. Models built on manual processes and disconnected technology are increasingly difficult…
Feb 26, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Sri Velamoor
CEO, NextGen Healthcare
A strong culture within a spine practice can make or break the experience for both patients and staff. From camaraderie to transparency, six spine surgeons discuss the signs of a healthy practice culture. Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity.…
From the continued orthopedic outpatient migration and increased independence for orthopedic groups to navigating growing demand for orthopedic services with tighter margins, there is a lot that orthopedic surgeons and leaders have on their plate in 2026. As the IPO…
As spine surgeons confront growing physician shortages and longer wait times, Lali Sekhon, MD, PhD, said the strain is already reshaping access to care in some communities. However, he sees potential for AI to address present and future gaps in…