Reoperation rates between cervical disc replacement and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion didn’t see significant differences in reoperation risks. However disc replacement had some advantage in lowering adjacent segment disease-related reoperations, according to a study in the Feb. 1, 2026…
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Evansville, Ind.-based Orthopaedic Associates has welcomed The Hand Center of Evansville (Ind.) to its network. The Hand Center of Evansville is led by John Morgan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, according to a Jan. 5 news…
Surena Namdari, MD, a shoulder and elbow surgeon with Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics, was tapped to lead AI training for Aevumed’s surgical intelligence platform, according to a Jan. 9 news release. The AiTRIUM platform is a patient-protected AI system designed to…
Globus Medical’s full-year revenue for 2025 is projected to reach nearly $3 billion, according to preliminary financial results. Full-year revenue in 2025 is expected to increase 25.2% year over year with sales of $2.94 billion, according to a Jan. 7…
Building a top-notch spine surgery fellowship takes time, but this surgeon is looking to set a new standard for how fellowships train young surgeons. Ronjon Paul, MD, a spine surgeon who joined Endeavor Health in 2025 after more than two…
As spine surgery steadily moves toward outpatient settings, the limiting factors are no longer primarily clinical. Advances in surgical technique, anesthesia and pain management have made far more procedures feasible outside the hospital than in years past, according to Lali…
Awake spine surgery has largely been limited to shorter, simpler procedures, but Stanley Hoang, MD, of Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, La., has leveraged the technique in new ways. Dr. Hoang, who performed the world’s first awake spinal fusion using…
Elliot Health System in Manchester, N.H. is the first hospital in the state to add a Mako shoulder robot. The robot uses 3D imaging and haptic guidance to support surgeons with total shoulder replacements. Elliot Health System has leveraged other…
Today’s group health market is defined by complexity: rising costs, changing risk profiles and heightened expectations from brokers and employers alike. Carriers need more than standalone risk scores; they need complete visibility and control. But too many are stuck with…
Feb 24, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Andrew Martin
Head of Underwriting, BlueCross NC
Jake Evans, MBA CEBS
Group Health Consultant, Gradient AI
Vince DiBenedetto
Chief Executive Officer, The Provant Group
Female athletes consistently report lower activity levels and return-to-sport outcomes after ACL reconstruction compared to males despite similar rates of graft failure, according to a Cleveland Clinic-led study. The systematic review, which has been accepted for publication in the American…