A group of lawmakers wrote a letter to Robert Califf, MD, the U.S. FDA commissioner, pushing for stricter guidance for bone grafts in light of a recent spate of tuberculosis linked to orthopedic products.
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Globus Medical and NuVasive closed their merger, the devicemaker said Sept. 1.
On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare is set to begin a two-phased approach to eliminate prior authorization requirements for several procedure codes, including three orthopedic surgery-related codes. Overall, the code removals will account for almost 20 percent of its overall prior authorization…
The spine and orthopedic medtech space has been abuzz with major company mergers in recent years. The news is major for stockholders, and physicians who use the technologies are keeping an eye on the deals.
On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare will begin its two-phased approach to eliminating prior authorization requirements.
Phoenix-based OrthoArizona has become the first facility in the state to perform an automated hexapod deformity correction.
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health and NFL team the Miami Dolphins have celebrated the grand opening of their new orthopedic complex in Miami Gardens, Fla., according to an Aug. 31 report from Miami's Community News.
Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute added two orthopedic surgeons to its staff, the practice said Aug. 30.
Alaska is the most expensive place to have ACL surgery performed at an ASC, while Iowa is the least expensive, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock is the first organization in the state to earn the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for spinal fusion, according to an Aug. 31 news release.