Traditional, in-house revenue cycle management is buckling under the pressure of shrinking margins and persistent talent shortages. Without decisive action, hospitals risk rising denials, slower reimbursement and frustrated patients. This report, based on survey insights from 100 health system finance…
Presented by:
Becker’s reported on five developments in orthopedic-related lawsuits since June 19. 1. Medical technology company Treace Medical Concepts filed a lawsuit against Zimmer Biomet and Paragon 28 alleging infringements of four patents. The lawsuit, related to Treace’s Lapiplasty 3D Bunion…
Daniel Choi, MD, is often looking for new ways to innovate in endoscopic spine surgery. He recently performed the first Barricaid annular closure implantation with Amplify Surgical’s dualPortal system approach. Dr. Choi, of Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island…
Disc replacement innovation will likely be more customized and integrate biologics, Ehsan Jazini, MD, said. Dr. Jazini, who was the first in the U.S. to combine Centinel Spine’s prodisc C-Nova and C-Vivo disc replacement implants in one case, spoke with…
Missouri saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for orthopedic surgeons from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for orthopedic surgeons decreased $13,190 from 2023 to…
UNC Health Pardee is set to open Pardee NeuroSpine Associates, a specialized spine practice in Brevard, N.C. The practice will specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the spinal cord and peripheral nerves, according to a July 10…
Hospital capacity has remained above 70% since 2023, and overcrowding in the emergency department remains a persistent and urgent challenge for many health systems. At Inspira Health, rising volumes and limited physical space forced a new approach. Instead of adding…
Presented by:
Brooke Zacheis
VP of Clinical Operations, Inspira Health
Kate Mangarelli
AVP Emergency & Nursing Operational Services, Inspira Health
Sherry Remy
AVP Emergency & Nursing Operational Services, Inspira Health
Deena Brecher
Chief Nursing Officer, Mednition
Jay Pond, MD, completed the first successful use of b-ONE Ortho Corporation’s MOBIO Total Knee System utilizing the TMINI Miniature Robotic System. The combination of systems is an alternative to traditional total knee replacement procedures with robotic assistance, according to…
Orthopedic-focused management company OrthoAlliance has named Paul Eichenseer, DO, as the organization’s first chief physician officer. In the role, Dr. Eichenseer will help guide quality initiatives, clinical integration and innovation while serving as a bridge between the company’s executive leadership…
Orthopedic pay has climbed significantly since 2021, according to annual Medscape reports. Here are the average salaries for orthopedic physicians over five years: 2021: $511,000 2022: $557,000 2023: $573,000 2024: $558,000 2025: $564,000
