Medtech company Stryker was hit with a global network disruption due to a cyberattack on its Microsoft environment, according to a March 11 announcement on LinkedIn. There isn’t any indication of ransomware or malware, and the incident is believed to…
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Over the past decade, robotic platforms have become one of the most visible symbols of innovation in spine surgery. Health systems across the country have invested heavily in advanced navigation and robotic technologies, often accompanied by marketing campaigns highlighting precision,…
Ryan Krupp, MD, has joined Louisville (Ky.) Institute of Orthopaedics, bringing expertise in sports medicine and complex shoulder reconstruction. Dr. Krupp previously served as executive medical director for orthopedics and director of sports health and shoulder reconstruction at Norton Healthcare…
Butler (Pa.) Memorial Hospital, part of Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System, has added Anthony Mustovich, DO. Dr. Mustovich is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports-related injuries and joint replacement surgery, according to a March 5 news release from Independence Health…
For spine surgeons navigating heavy clinical demand, burnout prevention is increasingly tied to how practices use technology and structure their teams. From leveraging AI tools to setting realistic goals, here is how two surgeons ensure burnout doesn’t affect their wellbeing…
Most virtual health pilots fail not because of the technology — but because of how they’re architected from the start. Without defined exit criteria, integration benchmarks, or measurable system impact, even promising pilots stall before reaching production. This session brings…
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Jason Ward
VP of Information Systems Collette Health
Maruf Haider, MD
Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, Digital Health Carilion Clinic
Alen Oganesyan, MPA, CHCIO, CDH-E
Associate Chief Information Officer Keck Medicine of USC
Albert Villarin, MD, MBA, FACEP
VP, Chief Medical Informatics Officer Nuvance/Northwell Health
Greta Branford, MD
ACMIO, Associate Medical Director for Healthcare IT, Michigan Medicine
Sanara MedTech’s CellerateRX surgical powder when used as an adjunct in high-risk spine surgery patients reduced complications and costs, according to a study. Researchers used economic modeling to evaluate the clinical outcomes and direct medical costs of a cohort of…
Pain physicians treat the signal, surgeons treat the structure, and insurers evaluate the cost. Patients experience all three. The Elephant in the Room There is an old parable about several blind men examining an elephant. One touches the trunk and…
Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho has partnered with the State Health Plan, the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer said March 10. The partnership gives State Plan members access to EmergeOrtho’s services including joint replacement, sports medicine and spine care at no…
A study in Spine found that Fziomed’s Oxiplex absorbable gel improved pain and neurological outcomes for patients with severe leg and back pain when it was used as an adjuvant during lumbar spine surgery. The randomized, double-blinded study included 134…