Charleston (W. Va.) Area Medical Center, an affiliate of Vandalia Health, has announced the addition of nine new specialists, including two orthopedic surgeons. The center has added John Crompton, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, according…
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In February, Orthofix announced plans to discontinue the M6 disc replacement line, and leaders discussed the financial costs of the move in a May 6 earnings call. Orthofix expects a one-time restructuring cost of $8 million mostly linked to the…
The University of Iowa Health Care’s North Liberty-based orthopedic clinic welcomed its first patients on April 28. The new North Liberty campus houses the UI Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, which includes UI Sports Medicine, according to a March 4…
Several people were injured May 6 when a car crashed into an Allegheny Health Network Orthopedic in Cranberry Township, Pa., according to a May 6 report from ABC affiliate WTAE. The driver of a minivan that crashed into the facility…
Paramus-based New Jersey Brain and Spine has opened a new 16,222-square-foot facility in Paramus that will offer surgical and nonsurgical care. Providers will treat both pediatric and adult patients, offering care for brain and spine tumors, herniated discs and spinal…
The Joint Commission has laid off 55 administrative employees from its central office in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., according to a statement shared with Becker’s on May 7. “As we at The Joint Commission execute against our strategic plan, we have…
Brett Brodnax, Executive Chairman of United Surgical Partners International, joined OrthAlign’s board of directors, according to a May 7 news release. Mr. Brodnax has more than 30 years of industry leadership experience and has served as senior vice president, executive…
Two physicians with Buffalo (N.Y.) Spine and Sports Medicine are planning to open an ASC in Amherst, N.Y., WGRZ, a partner of Buffalo Business First, reported May 7. Corine Cicchetti, MD, and Michael Cicchetti, MD, filed plans with the town…
Newport Beach, Fla.-based DISC Surgery Center plans to open its first Florida ASC in West Palm Beach later in 2025. DISC and its parent company, TriasMD, is working with spine surgeon Jason Cuellar, MD, PhD, and architect John Gresko to…
Liability laws and risks of malpractice litigation can sometimes lead spine surgeons to make decisions that increase the total cost of care or affect patient access. Here is how three surgeons approach the concern. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly…