Alphatec’s second quarter total revenue reached $186 million, an increase of 27.5% year over year, according to financial results posted July 31. Four things to know: 1. Surgical revenue in the second quarter was $168 million, a 29% increase year…
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Demetra, an orthopedic medtech company, acquired OrthoFundamentals and launched a global spine division, according to an Aug. 1 news release. OrthoFundamentals develops implants and single-use instrument kits for sacroiliac joint fusions. With its acquisition Demetra is launching Demetra Spine. Demetra…
In the realm of spinal fusion surgery, the quest for faster, safer, and more reliable bone formation has led to a molecular innovation that is reshaping the standard of care: P-15 Peptide. This naturally occurring 15-amino acid sequence found in…
VB Spine, the company Viscogliosi Brothers formed after buying Stryker’s U.S. spine assets, grew to Australia and New Zealand. The expansion came after completing the sale of Stryker’s spinal implants business in Australia and New Zealand, according to a July…
Federal healthcare policy is shifting fast. Expiring pandemic-era tax credits, research funding cuts and increasing prior authorization pressures are already reshaping how care is delivered and reimbursed. During this virtual learning session, hear from two Cigna senior leaders on how…
Sep 10, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Mitch Relfe
Sr. Principal, Federal Government Affairs, The Cigna Group
Allison Hofmann
Vice President, Health System Division, Cigna Healthcare
Recent CMS changes removed over 2,000 diagnostic codes and introduced 200-plus that don’t map to reimbursement under previous rules. For health systems and ACOs, missing these changes can translate into massive revenue losses and poor risk scoring. Health systems like…
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A multidisciplinary approach and an eye on what’s next for spine surgery is what makes Yale a known leader in the specialty, Jacky Yeung, MD, said. Dr. Yeung, of Yale Medicine, discussed with Becker’s his work and how he wants…
Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, 11 are in the Midwest. Here are the top hospitals for orthopedics in the Midwest and their rankings. 3. Mayo Clinic-Rochester (Rochester, Minn.) 11. Midwest Orthopaedics at…
Artificial intelligence is still in its infancy when it comes to the orthopedic surgery space, but has already had a significant impact on all three phases of operative care, according to one surgeon. New software and programs have helped surgeons…
Stryker saw year-over-year revenue growth in the second quarter of 2025, according to financial results posted July 31. Six things to know: 1. Quarterly revenue reached $6 billion, an 11.1% increase year over year. 2. Orthopedic sales grew 2% year over year to…