Delays in prior authorizations in terms of surgical scheduling can be one of the toughest and most overlooked challenges when it comes to running an orthopedic practice, according to these physicians. Three orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker’s to share how…
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The U.S. faces a projected orthopedic workforce shortfall by 2036, with supply expected to fall by 2% while demand rises by up to 13%, according to a June paper published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.…
Minimally invasive surgery has become a defining force in orthopedics, changing how procedures are performed and where they take place. Advances in arthroscopy, robotics, imaging and pain protocols are enabling surgeons to deliver high-quality outcomes with smaller incisions, less tissue…
Policy shifts, technology, patient expectations and payer incentives are aligning to push more musculoskeletal procedures into ambulatory surgery centers. Here’s more on five of the biggest factors driving the migration: 1. Regulatory and reimbursement changes expand eligibility: Following the removal…
The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia has added James Spratt, MD, to its staff. Dr. Spratt is a hand and upper extremity surgeon with experience in treating conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, according to a…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics added Frank Cautela, MD, according to a Sept. 16 LinkedIn post. Dr. Cautela specializes in sports medicine and has expertise in knee, shoulder, hip, and elbow conditions. He earned his medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center…
Orthopedic devicemaker Ossio plans to open new U.S. headquarters near Tampa, Fla., according to a Sept. 16 news release. The new headquarters is expected to create about 100 news jobs over five years. Roles Ossio plans to recruit for include…
From under-coded exams to misconfigured billing systems, radiology groups are losing revenue daily. One West Coast practice uncovered major losses tied to automation errors and poor queue oversight. Others miss reimbursement altogether due to basic demographic and authorization missteps. Uncover…
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Complex wounds don’t heal on a schedule — and traditional hospital-based care models often fall short once patients go home. In this session, Erich Lemker, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, Calif., shares how…
Oct 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Erich Lemker, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Community Regional Medical Center
Here are five spine devices making their debuts so far in the second half of the year. 1. Aurora Spine’s Aero lumbar fusion system was debuted in its initial surgeries. The minimally invasive procedures using Aero were completed by an…