Phoenix-based Desert Spine and Sports Physicians added physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Paul Pannozzo, MD. Dr. Pannozzo specializes in nonsurgical care and has expertise in treatments including spinal cord stimulators, minimally invasive lumbar decompression, Intracept and peripheral nerve implants, according…
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Michael Finch was named CFO of United Musculoskeletal Partners’ Georgia market, according to a July 28 LinkedIn post. Mr. Finch has more than 30 years of experience in business operations. He previously was CFO of Gastro Care Partners, according to…
Syosset (N.Y.) Hospital, part of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, has performed its first Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration procedure, marking a milestone in knee injury treatment, according to a July 23 news release by the system. The surgery was performed…
The Los Angeles Rams NFL team is consulting with Robert Watkins, IV, MD, over care for quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Los Angeles Times reported July 26. Dr. Watkins and the Rams’ Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance Reggie Scott…
Mark Conklin, MD, of Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center in Golden, Colo., retired on July 25, the practice said in a LinkedIn post. Dr. Conklin has worked with the practice beginning in 2003, according to his LinkedIn profile. He served…
Clinician burnout and turnover are reshaping healthcare staffing. But the surprising finding? 76% of clinicians are satisfied with their jobs — yet 28% of those satisfied are still planning to leave within two years. Relying on satisfaction surveys alone won’t…
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Here are eight recent firsts in the orthopedic surgery space to know, from AI-assisted procedures to new orthopedic implants, as reported by Becker’s since June 5:
Health system contact center staff handle complex, high-emotion patient interactions. However, staff struggle to meet demand, which creates longer wait times and inconsistent patient experiences. With AI, there is a path forward. AI can do more than deflect calls. From…
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Today’s healthcare environment is shaped by volatility: policy shocks, financial whiplash and compressed timelines. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act accelerated that change — underscoring the need for planning tools that are faster, more integrated, and built for dynamic decision-making.…
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CMS is raising the bar on provider directory accuracy. For payers, that means more than quarterly updates — it means demonstrating that your network is real, accessible and audit-ready. Ghost networks remain one of the biggest threats to both member…
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Chris Nolan
Director, Payer Solutions, HealthLink Dimensions
Kimberly Rogers, MBA, RN
Vice President Provider Network and Relations, Peak Health
William Britton
Vice President of Technology, NCD
Michael Kane
Senior Vice President, Provider Data Operations, UnitedHealthcare