Nova Ortho and Spine, a subsidiary of Cardiff Lexington, performed its first procedures at Doctor’s Memorial Hospital in Perry, Fla., according to a Dec. 11 news release. Doctor’s Memorial Hospital is in Taylor County, Fla., which is an underserved areas…
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Xtant Medical released its nanOss Strata synthetic bone graft in a commercial launch, according to a Dec. 11 news release. The bone graft is manufactured from hydroxycarbonapatite, which is more soluble than traditional hydroxyapatite. The bone graft is designed to…
Denials are rising. Work is piling up. And hiring more staff isn’t a sustainable solution. For today’s revenue leaders, small optimizations aren’t enough. It takes a new model — one where AI agents, robots and staff operate in sync to…
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New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has entered into a new agreement with EmblemHealth. With the New York City Employees PPO health plan set to go live Jan. 1, the agreement will allow eligible employees to receive care at…
The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery issued coverage recommendation for Mainstay Medical’s ReActiv8 neurostimulation, the medtech company said Dec. 11. ISASS’ statement affirms support for coverage by payers of implantable restorative neurostimulation, according to a news release.…
Health plans are facing rising claim volumes, staffing challenges, and a surge in rework. Traditional automation, tied to individual applications, can’t keep up. Agentic automation offers a better way. By unifying AI agents, software robots and humans in a coordinated…
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Stanley Hoang, MD, performed the world’s first awake spinal fusion using a dual approach, KSLA reported Dec. 10. Dr. Hoang, who also performed performed Ochsner LSU Health’s (Shreveport, La) first awake spinal discectomy in 2024, used a combination of lateral…
Viera (Fla.) Hospital earned approval from the Health First Board of Directors to plan and develop the Orthopedics & Spine Institute and an ASC. Pending final approval, the facility would be on the Viera Hospital Medical Campus, according to a…
Reimbursement is tightening, payer negotiations are more volatile and for many hospitals, financial pressure is pushing long-standing tensions to a breaking point. What’s worse, smaller and rural systems often lack the leverage to fight back. This report shares unfiltered insights…
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The introduction of private equity into orthopedics has created a fine balance for physicians and practices. A successful partnership between an orthopedic practice and a private equity firm can lead to valuable additions at the practice, but finding the right…