Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health has expanded its main campus with a new orthopedic hospital and an on-site hotel for patients and visitors. The hospital houses 12 operating rooms, 35 pre- and post-operative rooms, staff break areas and additional workspaces.…
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Dan Cooper, MD, operated on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Dec. 15, the NFL team said. Mr. Mahomes had surgery to repair a tear in his left ACL, and he is expected to begin the rehab process immediately.…
Matthew Lavery, MD, is the new CEO of Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy and OrthoIndy Hospital. Dr. Lavery, an orthopedic surgeon, has served as president of the board of directors at OrthoIndy since January 2024, according to a Dec. 15 news release. In…
Spine surgeons are bracing for a shift after Democratic proposal and a Republican alternative addressing ACA subsidies recently failed to pass a Senate vote. Senate Democrats advocated for a three-year ACA tax credit extension, and Republicans’ alternative focused on health…
Patient experience is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s a core driver of growth, retention and reimbursement. Yet many health systems are falling short due to one persistent barrier: data that is fragmented, inaccurate or untrusted. To meet…
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Inpatient care makes up just 7% of healthcare encounters but drives disproportionate costs and contributes to rising financial strain, even bankruptcy for patients. Low value care erodes hospital margins yet is difficult to define. Ardent Health launched a systemwide initiative…
Jan 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Susan Hughes
Vice President Case Management, Ardent
Mukul Mehra
Senior Physician Executive CDS, Premier’s Stanson Health
Spine and orthopedic surgeons are among the physicians with the highest average compensation. 10 stats to know: 1. Orthopedics saw a 3% decline in average annual pay, according to a survey from Medscape. Orthopedics is the highest-paid specialty with an average annual salary of…
Orthopedic implant manufacturer Bioretec has received a Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA for its RemeOs DrillPin. The magnesium alloy, biodegradable device is used for the fixation of bone fragments in pediatric and adult patients, according to a Dec. 14…
Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth (Minn.), has added Landon Brown, MD, according to a Dec. 11 report from Hometown Focus. Dr. Brown is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive techniques, primary and complex joint replacement and revision…
As more patient monitoring devices connect to clinical networks and EHRs, health systems face a new frontier of cybersecurity risk. A Becker’s–Philips survey of 100 healthcare leaders found that only half feel their organizations have a moderately or highly mature…
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