Safety and outcome tracking are the two most important aspects for surgeons trying new technology, according to Alok Sharan, MD.
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Orthopedic surgeon Stanley Moss, MD, is one of three physicians interviewing for a position on the Central District Health board in Idaho, KTVB7 reported July 23
The spine and total joints businesses of Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, part of Tenet Healthcare, grew significantly in the second quarter.
CMS on July 19 proposed a number of changes that would have a significant effect on outpatient orthopedics next year.
Yogish Kamath, MD, opened a brain and spine surgery center in a former emergency care clinic in Wichita Falls, Texas, Wichita Falls Times Record News reported July 23.
A group of 29 orthopedic surgeons received approval July 22 for a proposed 24-bed orthopedic surgical hospital in Delray Beach, Fla., The Palm Beach Post reported.
Halting the elimination of CMS' inpatient-only list and returning the 298 musculoskeletal services to the list are two of the most notable changes proposed by the agency this week.
Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Fla., has partnered with Flagler Health+ in St. Augustine, Fla.
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu had surgery July 21 to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, ESPN reported.
Rancho Mirage, Calif.-based Eisenhower Health added it's fourth Mako robot, something only four other hospitals have done.