As the government shutdown rolls into its second week, some physicians are feeling its impact in their daily work. Spine surgeon Katherine Wagner, MD, of Ventura (Calif.) Neurosurgery, spoke about the biggest obstacle the shutdown has had on her practice.…
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The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery has selected Charles Nelson, MD, as its next president. Dr. Nelson is chief of adult reconstruction surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and professor of orthopedic surgery at the Hospital of the…
EmergeOrtho has added Ruben Torrez, MD, to its Triad Region staff. Dr. Torrez is a sports medicine physician specializing in the nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries, according to a Sept. 12 news release from EmergeOrtho. His specialty…
From FDA approvals to new studies, here are four updates on two-level disc replacement to know, as reported by Becker’s since May 29:
OR inefficiency doesn’t always look like downtime. It often hides in missed opportunities, such as unused blocks, delayed scheduling and reactive processes. At Inova, released OR time meant lost revenue, surgeon frustration and underused resources. Emails and spreadsheets weren’t keeping…
Nov 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Kelly Connolly, MHSA, PMP
Senior Director of the Surgery Service Line, Inova
Jane Yang, MHA
Director of Operations, Perioperative Services Surgery Service Line Administration, Inova
Caity Butler, MSN, RN, CNOR
Manager of Centralized Scheduling, Inova
Thomas Brehmer
Client Outcomes Manager, LeanTaaS
As orthopedic programs balance innovation, value and patient outcomes, few areas have advanced as quickly as foot and ankle surgery. Ettore Vulcano, MD, chief of Columbia University’s division of orthopedics at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Fla., is…
AI is flooding healthcare, but not all of it improves outcomes or deserves trust. For payer leaders overseeing utilization, case management and other clinical operations, the question isn’t whether to adopt AI — it’s how to evaluate the right kind.…
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Tony Oliva, DO, MMM, FACPE
Chief Medical Officer, MCG Health
Hospitals are under relentless pressure to do more with less. In response, forward-looking leaders are using artificial intelligence, automation and predictive analytics to transform revenue cycle management now. From faster prior auth to fewer denied claims and improved patient engagement,…
Nov 19, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Abhijith Godbole
Associate Vice President, Digital Solutions, Sutherland Global
Abhishek AK
AVP, Healthcare, Everest
Chris Ahmad, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Anthony Volpe, the shortstop for the New York Yankees on Oct. 14. The procedure was to repair a partially torn labrum in Mr. Volpe’s left shoulder, according to an Oct. 15 news release…
Reston, Va.-based VSI launched its Recover Revolution program for spine patients, according to an Oct. 16 news release. The program was built on VSI’s research into patient-centered approaches to spine surgery recovery. Those findings from outcomes analyses of more than…