Becker’s reported on three orthopedic practice data breaches in December. 1. The Swift Institute in Reno, Nev., suffered a data breach, the practice said in a Dec. 12 notice. The practice became aware of unusual activity on its networks towards…
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The development of new orthobiologic treatments and the smooth integration of AI are top accomplishments for these two orthopedic surgeons. Michael Stone, MD, and Bob Yin, MD, recently connected with Becker’s to share what they are proud of from 2025.…
Here are 17 key developments from orthopedic management services organizations in 2025: 1. Long Island, N.Y.-based pain management physician Timothy Groth, MD, has partnered with private equity group Confluence Healthcare Partners and Skyline Investors to form a new physician management services organization. …
Becker’s reported on four spine surgery debuts in December. 1. Frank Fumich, MD, of the Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio in Lima, performed the region’s first two-level cervical disc replacement using Centinel Spine’s prodisc C implants. 2. Tenon Medical’s SImmetry+ sacroiliac…
Alejandro Verdugo, MD, is opening a private orthopedic clinic in Lubbock, Texas, according to a Dec. 29 report from Rock 101 Lubbock. Dr. Verdugo is trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery, hip preservation, hand and upper extremity surgery and sports medicine.…
Medford-based Southern Oregon Neurosurgery reported a data breach affecting at least 1,000 individuals, the practice confirmed Dec. 30. According to HHS’ database, the practice experienced a hacking incident stemming from an email breach. The report was filed Dec. 9. Southern…
Here are five spine surgeons who have moved to new practices or announced title changes in December: Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Neurosurgeon Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, launched the Atlas Institute of Brain & Spine in Los Angeles.…
Medtronic had a busy 2025. Here are nine updates for spine and orthopedic surgeons to know: 1. Medtronic acquired rights and intellectual property related to Nanovis’ Sites Medical’s OsteoSync titanium pads. 2. The company was included on Fortune’s annual list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.…
From robotic technology deals to practice network expansions, there were a number of noteworthy acquisitions that went down in the orthopedic industry in 2025. Here are 10 transactions that altered the space, as reported by Becker’s this year:
After Democratic and Republican proposals addressing ACA subsidies failed to pass a Senate vote, Brian Gantwerker, MD, expressed worry about how the move will impact patient access. Dr. Gantwerker, of the Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles, shared his concerns about…