Aclarion is betting that its Nociscan technology can reshape how spine surgeons identify pain-generating discs. The company’s pivotal Clarity trial is designed to provide the evidence to make that shift possible, Brent Ness, CEO, told Becker’s. “We acknowledge we needed…
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New technologies like smart implants and AI, the continued rise of ASCs and personalized surgery are all giving orthopedic surgeons optimism about the future of the industry. These six orthopedic surgeons and CEOs recently connected with Becker’s to share what…
Here are 14 spine devices and innovations earning FDA nods in the third quarter of 2025: 1. Accelus’ FlareHawk interbody fusion device was FDA-cleared for use in MRI scanning under certain conditions. The FDA’s 510(k) clearance was based on safety testing that…
A Northeast health system faced a 40% rise in workplace violence, particularly in pediatric behavioral health. Staff morale was low. Reporting was inconsistent. Rural response times lagged up to 15 minutes. Leadership knew it couldn’t continue. This case study details…
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Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have received a nearly $3 million, five-year National Institutes of Health grant to study how transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation can be tailored to improve movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The team,…
Health systems are moving fast on AI, but scattered pilots and disconnected tools rarely change day-to-day work. This session focuses on a pragmatic path forward: embedding AI agents inside ERP systems to orchestrate clinical, administrative and operational workflows with governed…
Oct 29, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Dr. Jim Whitfill
Chief Transformation Officer HonorHealth
Thom Bales
Principal, Health Services Advisory Leader PwC US
John Kravitz
VP, Global Head of Healthcare, Industries Workday Inc.
Reimbursement for orthopedic care differs between hospital outpatient departments and ASCs, and payer types also play a factor, according to a study published in Journal of Market Access and Health Policy. Six things to know: 1. The study analyzed 32 high-volume…
Houston-based Rice University bioengineering and mechanical engineering students have been named finalists in the 2025 Collegiate Inventors Competition for VacuTrac, a device designed to make spinal fusion surgery more efficient. The tool combines multiple surgical functions into one platform, allowing…
Cardiovascular care is shifting fast. CMS payment trends and rising ASC adoption are moving cardiac procedures out of the hospital and into ambulatory settings. But this isn’t a simple site-of-care change. It’s redefining how hospitals plan service lines, how cardiologists…
Oct 31, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Derrick Idbeis
Chief Commercial Officer, MedHQ
Kristen Richards, MBA
Vice President of Ambulatory Care, Cardiovascular Logistics
Ronald Riner, MD
President and CEO of The Riner Group
Medtech company Zimmer Biomet has received approval from the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency in Japan for the iTaperloc Complete and iG7 Hip System. The iTaperloc Complete and iG7 Hip System are the first orthopedic implants in the world with…