Orthopedic surgeons have found themselves surprised by hospitals’ ability to scoop up physician practices and patients’ heightened interest in new technologies. These two surgeons recently connected with Becker’s to share what part of their practice they’ve least expected. Editor’s note:…
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Behavioral health providers face immense pressure to verify benefits quickly and correctly — often within an hour of intake. But with payer-specific requirements, Medicaid redeterminations and program variations by state, even one missed detail can delay care or derail reimbursement.…
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AdventHealth Medical Group opened AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Calhoun (Ga.), according to a Sept. 12 news release in Coosa Valley News. Surgeries will be performed at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Ga., but the Calhoun location will offer all other…
Here are three updates from Xtant Medical so far in 2025. 1. Xtant Medical launched OsteoFactorPro, a naturally derived, growth factor-rich formulation for spine and orthopedics. OsteoFactorPro is designed to enhances the biologic activity and regenerative potential of any orthobiologic…
Spine surgeons Ryan Farmer, MD, and Lawrence Haber, MD, are pioneers in their state. The two performed a spine surgery using the ExcelsiusGPS robot at New Orleans-based Ochsner Children’s Hospital in August, a first for the state. Additional pediatric patients have…
Medtech company Naitive Technologies has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for OsteoSight. The company’s flagship product, OsteoSight analyzes X-rays of the hip and pelvis of patients 50 years and older to identify cases at risk for low bone mineral…
Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is planning to open a new facility in Frisco, Texas. The 12,000-square-foot center will provide care including sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, spine, joint replacement, foot and ankle and upper extremity care, according to a Sept.…
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has had a busy year so far with growth in the Northeast and in Florida. 14 key updates to know: 1. Hospital for Special Surgery and University of Miami (Fla.) Health System are…
Federal and state regulators are turning up the heat, especially in Medicaid and Medicare Advantage. From heightened audit activity to stricter diagnosis coding rules, payers are under growing pressure to get documentation, chart reviews and claims submission right the first…
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Cereasa Horner
Director of Policy and Payment Integrity, CERIS
Steven Hamilton
Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP
Payal Nanavati
Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP
Portland-based MaineHealth plans to invest $70 million to develop an orthopedic care hub in South Portland, MaineBiz reported Sept. 11. MaineHealth has already paid $20 million for a three-story office building. Another $30 million will support renovations at an existing…