Katie Vadasdi, MD, and David Hergan, MD, are Spire Orthopedic Partners’ chief medical officers, according to a Sept. 16 news release. In their roles, the two will incorporate physician insight into Spire’s strategic decision-making and work with teams across the…
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Keensight Capital, a private equity manager, has acquired a majority stake in regenerative medtech company Isto Biologics from Thompson Street Capital Partners. Isto Biologics develops and manufactures orthobiologic products to aid the healing process, according to a Sept. 17 news…
Siloed patient-reported outcome (PRO) initiatives leave data unused and front-line teams unsupported. Norton Healthcare, Endeavor Health, and Northwestern Medicine are taking a different path — embedding PROs across their organizations to shape care delivery, guide innovation, and meet regulatory demands. In…
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Matt Gitelis
Founder and CEO, PatientIQ
Steven Glassman, MD
Medical Director and Chair, American Spine Registry at Norton Healthcare
Justin Brueck
System Vice President, Innovation and Research, Endeavor Health
Deneen Ochab
Director, Quality and Patient Safety, Northwestern Medicine
Delays in prior authorizations in terms of surgical scheduling can be one of the toughest and most overlooked challenges when it comes to running an orthopedic practice, according to these physicians. Three orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker’s to share how…
The U.S. faces a projected orthopedic workforce shortfall by 2036, with supply expected to fall by 2% while demand rises by up to 13%, according to a June paper published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.…
Minimally invasive surgery has become a defining force in orthopedics, changing how procedures are performed and where they take place. Advances in arthroscopy, robotics, imaging and pain protocols are enabling surgeons to deliver high-quality outcomes with smaller incisions, less tissue…
Policy shifts, technology, patient expectations and payer incentives are aligning to push more musculoskeletal procedures into ambulatory surgery centers. Here’s more on five of the biggest factors driving the migration: 1. Regulatory and reimbursement changes expand eligibility: Following the removal…
The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia has added James Spratt, MD, to its staff. Dr. Spratt is a hand and upper extremity surgeon with experience in treating conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, according to a…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics added Frank Cautela, MD, according to a Sept. 16 LinkedIn post. Dr. Cautela specializes in sports medicine and has expertise in knee, shoulder, hip, and elbow conditions. He earned his medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center…
Orthopedic devicemaker Ossio plans to open new U.S. headquarters near Tampa, Fla., according to a Sept. 16 news release. The new headquarters is expected to create about 100 news jobs over five years. Roles Ossio plans to recruit for include…