Daniel Choi, MD, was a medical student when the Affordable Care Act was implemented, and 15 years later he said its long-term outcomes emphasize the importance of private practice. Dr. Choi, a private spine surgeon at Spine Medicine and Surgery…
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South Island Orthopedics has added Munif Hussain, DO, to its staff. Dr. Hussain is a sports medicine physician with experience in nonsurgical musculoskeletal care and sports medicine, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. Dr. Hussain specializes in ultrasound-guided…
Sutter Roseville (Calif.) Medical Center has earned accreditation for its new neurology residency program. The program, which was recently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, will be based out of Sutter’s teaching hospital, according to an April…
John-Kevin Dolce, MD, former captain of UVA’s football team, will return to the Charlottesville, Va.-based university to complete his orthopedic residency in July, according to an April 18 report from CVille Right Now. Dr. Dolce will fill one of UVA’s…
Hospital consolidation may lead to higher costs of care and fewer choices for patients, but does present an opportunity for ASCs to provide a more cost-effective and efficient option. These four healthcare leaders recently connected with Becker’s to discuss the…
Augusta, Ga.-based Doctors Hospital has opened a new specialty orthopedic center, according to an April 18 report from The Augusta Press. The new orthopedic wing is onsite at the hospital’s existing location, offering total joint replacements, sports medicine and joint…
Orthopedic and spine care is rapidly changing with the advent and deployment of new technologies, including robotic surgical care and artificial intelligence. Here is what two experts believe the industry will look like in 10 years. Ask Orthopedic Surgeons is…
The highest-paid CEOs at spine and orthopedic medtech companies saw total compensation of more than $20 million. Here is how much five devicemaker CEOs were paid in 2024, according to their company’s most recent proxy statements. 1. Kevin Lobo, CEO…
Elon Musk’s brain-implant company, Neuralink, may soon have a new competitor in the market. Neurotechnology startup Precision Neuroscience has earned FDA clearance for a core component of its brain implant system, according to an April 17 report from CNBC. The…
Despite orthopedic surgeon pay falling by 3% between 2024 and 2025, overall, the specialty has seen a 25.31% pay hike since 2015. From 2015 to 2025, the inflation rate in the U.S. has risen by 1.7%, according to data from…