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A recent study by Zurich suggests that the frequency of medical malpractice claims (measured as claims per 100 occupied bed equivalents) is declining, according to a Healthcare Financial Management Association report.

  4th Annual Becker’s Hospital Review Meeting May 9-11, 2013; ChicagoWestin Michigan Avenue Keynote speakers include legendary football coach Lou Holtz, Fox News’ Bret Baier and Patrick Lencioni, author of “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.” To register or learn…

H. Brent Bamberger, DO, a hand surgeon with Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio, was recently named president of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. He has published several articles on elbow reconstruction and holds surgical instruments patents.

The NFL is enforcing its rules on concussions, imposing $175,000 in fines against three professional players for violating the rules against unnecessary roughness which could lead to concussions, according to a story published in the Houston Chronicle.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reported that women represent 3.9 percent of orthopedic surgeons and 13.8 percent of orthopedic residents, according to a Newswise report.

The University of Interscholastic League in Austin, Texas, unanimously approved new guidelines for athletes with concussions, according to a KBTX report.

The World Anti-Doping Agency has approved the 2011 list of prohibited substances and methods, which added a "Non-Approved Substances" section and removed platelet rich plasma from the prohibited procedures, according to an organization news release.

John R. Tongue, MD, a private-practice orthopedic surgeon in Tualatin, Ore., has been a leader in orthopedic surgery for many years and currently serves as the second vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has a professional…

CPT copyright 2009 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.   Review CPT codes 23410-23412 to report open rotator cuff tear repairs (to include mini open rotator cuff tear repairs) with…

Here are ten spine surgeon leaders.