Hyun Bae, MD, has his eyes on the evolution of outpatient spine surgery and value-based care. And one key element to their trajectories will be physician control.
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Prior authorizations for medical care, violence against healthcare workers and declining reimbursements are all trends that one orthopedic surgeon believes should be left behind.
Here are five hospitals and health systems adding spine and orthopedic robots that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 29:
Since orthopedic devicemaker Exactech began recalling hip, knee and ankle implants in 2021, the company has faced a wave of lawsuits from patients. Now, the FDA has issued a new warning regarding the company's shoulder joint replacement system.
In February, Zimmer Biomet closed on the acquisition of orthobiologics company Embody for $155 million. Embody focuses on soft tissue healing, and its portfolio includes the Tapestry biointegrative implant for tendon healing and Tapestry RC implant for rotator cuff repair.
Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio. are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo total hip replacement surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area.
Aetna's reimbursement policy for structural allografts in cervical arthrodesis is concerning two leaders at the International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery.
Orthopedic surgery is one of the least diverse medical specialties with regards to women, people of color and LGBTQ+ surgeons. Organizations such as Pride Ortho are working to change that.
From the launch of new orthopedic applications to new executive leader nominations and appointments, it has been a big year for medtech company Stryker.
Bangor, Maine-based St. Joseph Hospital has received a $2 million donation to boost its orthopedic program, according to a Jan. 18 report from the Bangor Daily News.