Imagine a staffing environment where open-shift incentives are no longer managed through spreadsheets, schedules are better aligned to patient demand and leaders have clearer visibility into workforce needs across the enterprise. This whitepaper shows how Bon Secours Mercy Health is…
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Health systems and academic medical centers are increasingly turning to experienced spine and neurosurgeons to lead growth, standardize care and expand access across complex service lines. Recent leadership appointments across the U.S. highlight a broader push to align clinical expertise…
Several surgeons debuted spine devices and other techniques during the first quarter from cervical discs to personalized implants. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Randy Dryer, MD, Curiteva’s CMO, performed the first clinical case using the company’s Inspire standalone ALIF…
During the first quarter of 2026, payers have bolstered both spine devicemakers and practices. Here are five moves to know: Tech coverage 1. UnitedHealthcare will cover Highridge Medical’s vertebral body tethering device, The Tether. The Tether is approved as a…
On March 4, Antonia Chen, MD, chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center, stepped into the presidency of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. In doing so, she became the youngest leader…
Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Va., has received the Blue Distinction Specialty Care designation for spine surgery. Hospitals and medical centers that earn the distinction must meet evidence-based selection criteria, including lower complication and readmission rates, a history…
During the first quarter of 2026, multiple orthopedic groups have banded with hospitals and health systems or deepened existing partnerships, part of a larger trend among some groups looking for options to grow. Note: This is not an exhaustive list.…
Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Hayden Birdsong, a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, next week in Dallas. Mr. Birdsong will undergo Tommy John elbow surgery to repair a right forearm strain and ulnar collateral…
Twelve Democratic senators signed a March 19 letter detailing their plan for health insurance reforms. The letter said Senate Finance Committee Democratic staff will design policies to elevate affordability, break down barriers to accessing insurance and rein in insurance companies. The signatories…
Hays, Kan.-based HaysMed has added Adam Wait, DO, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy and advanced fracture care. Dr. Wait joins the system’s orthopedic team and will support its sports medicine program, partnering with Wally Walstrom, DO, and…
