Orthopedics is at a pivotal moment, as payment reform, rising costs and shifting care models force leaders to rethink how musculoskeletal care is delivered. From site-neutral policy changes to expanding prior authorization and the rise of value-based care, the economic…
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Amplio Spine signed a letter of intent to acquire the KeyLift expandable inter laminar stabilization system, according to an April 23 news release. The acquisition includes KeyLiftXS and KeyLift XL, four sizes for eight total SKUs and related assets from…
Cleveland Clinic researchers found that minimally invasive and robot-assisted spine surgery achieved similar outcomes to open procedures while improving efficiency. The study, published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Case Lessons, reviewed eight patients who underwent two-level fusion for Bertolotti syndrome…
Spinal Simplicity earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance for the Freedom decompression system, according to an April 23 news release. The minimally invasive system is designed for lumbar spinal stenosis and introduces enhanced instrumentation to improve procedural precision and efficiency. “Freedom…
The 8th World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Techniques will convene spine leaders in Los Angeles in May, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. The WCMISST 2026 will take place May 7 through May 9 at…
Sharon (Pa.) Regional Health System has added Ryan Harrell, DO, according to an April 22 report from WFMJ. Dr. Harrell is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic adult reconstruction and sports medicine, including joint reconstruction. He completed his orthopedic…
Boardman Ohio-based Southwoods Health purchased an ExcelsiusGPS spine robot, according to an April 21 news release. The $1.3 million investment was made after spine surgeons spent two years evaluating options for robotic-assisted spine systems. Frank Grisafi, MD, performed the first…
Charthage, Ill.-based Memorial Hospital and Macomb, Ill.-based McDonough District Hospital partnered, and added orthopedic surgeon Corey Welchlin, DO, according to an April 21 news release. Dr. Welchlin will see patients at Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage and MDH. He has practiced…
Jonathan Rasouli, MD, joined NeuroSpine Plus in Paramus, N.J., after working with Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, N.Y., he said in an April 22 email to Becker’s. Five things to know: 1. Dr. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon, joined…
Prior authorization is no longer just a checkpoint in orthopedic care, It’s becoming a defining force in how, when and even whether patients receive treatment. As payers expand algorithm-driven reviews and tighten requirements, surgeons say the impact is reshaping clinical…