Johnson and Johnson has asked a federal court to order two surgeons to pay $2.4 million after they were sanctioned for misusing confidential records in a whistleblower suit that was dismissed.
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Despite dealing with supply chain challenges and staffing issues amid COVID-19, EmergeOrtho has continued to grow its practice with new services and technology.
St. George (Utah) Orthopedic and Spine is growing its presence with a second location, according to an announcement published in St. George News.
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Here are five key updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week:
Mark McFarland, DO, performed the first surgery with the Globus Sable expandable lumbar interbody cage in the Virginia peninsula.
Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute partnered with PatientIQ, a platform that helps measure patient outcomes.
Kamali Thompson, MD, is an Olympic fencer who always wanted to be a doctor, according to a Dec. 22 interview with Teen Vogue. Having multiple fencing accomplishments on her resume, her next challenge is an orthopedic residency.
The battle to remain independent is among the top challenges physician-owned orthopedic groups are facing, primarily because of declining reimbursements, increasing regulatory burdens and competition from larger organizations.
Peter Asnis, MD, performed surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in the right knee of Boston Bruins defenseman Jakub Zboril, the NHL team announced Dec. 21.