Wenzel Spine’s panaSIa expandable sacroiliac joint fusion system is available in a limited U.S. launch, the company said Aug. 13. The first cases were completed with the system, and a full launch is expected in the fourth quarter, according to…
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Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for neurosurgery and neurology by U.S. News & World Report, 18 are in the Northeast. Here are the top hospitals for orthopedics in the Northeast and their rankings. 1. NYU Langone Hospitals (New York City)…
Here are five orthopedic devices and technologies that have received FDA approval, as reported by Becker’s since April 24:
Disconnected systems and inefficient workflows often lead to patient frustration, staff dissatisfaction and compliance risk. In today’s complex healthcare environment, outdated communication tools slow decision-making and leave critical messages unanswered, which has negative implications for care quality and patient satisfaction.…
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John Poli
Industries Principal, Healthcare, RingCentral
Mike Stowe
Senior Director, Developer Product Marketing, RingCentral
Casper (Wyo.) Orthopedics began offering bundled self-pay options, according to an Aug. 12 news release shared with Becker’s. The self-pay program offers transparent pricing for services including office visits, physical or occupational therapy, MRI imaging and some procedures. The program…
Medtech company Catalyst OrthoSciences announced the full commercial release of its Catalyst Fracture Shoulder System. The system is designed to improve reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures, according to an Aug. 12 news release from Catalyst. In addition, the…
Orthopedics remains one of the top-paid specialties, according to reports from Medscape, AMN HealthCare and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Five things to know: 1. The average salary for an orthopedic surgeon is $564,000, according to Medscape. Of 29 specialties included…
For orthopedic surgeons, consolidation in the industry can be both an opportunity and a threat to independence. Depending on the surgeon and their goals, being employed by a consolidator can provide stability and a safety net. However, there are still…
Evolve Orthopedic Partners, a physician-led management services organization, has formed. The company completed its first foundational partnership with OrthoNY, which has orthopedic clinics and ambulatory surgery centers throughout New York, according to an Aug. 12 news release from Evolve. OrthoNY…
Amid changes in federal healthcare policy, data tools will become increasingly important for spine surgeons, Andrew Fanous, MD, said. Dr. Fanous, of Alexandria, Va.-based Inova, joined the “Becker’s Spine and Orthopedic Podcast” to discuss what spine surgeons can do to…
