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David Altchek, MD, will perform elbow surgery on Pittsburgh Pirates' top pitching prospect Jameson Taillon, according to a NBC Sports report.

Becker's Healthcare would like to recognize the following 16 spine devices with the 2014 Spine Device Award. Devices are recognized for their contribution to advancing spine technology and patient care. Devices included represent both the cutting-edge and gold standard in…

At the "12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Future of Spine" conference, revenue cycle and human resources experts will discuss strategies to control labor costs at ambulatory surgery centers. 

Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Gwinnett Medical Center has entered into an agreement with Hughston Clinic, under which two of the clinic's trauma surgeons will provide care as part of Gwinnett's trauma services, according to a Gwinnett Patch report.

The House has passed a bill that would change the PPACA definition of full-time employees, increasing the threshold from 30 hours per week to 40 hours.

  Through March 1, the state-based health insurance marketplaces were generally more successful in achieving enrollment projections than the federally facilitated marketplaces, according to a report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute.

Coastal Orthopedics in Conway, S.C., was founded in 1983 and recently celebrated its 30th year in practice.

At Becker’s 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic, and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference,  Jeff Peters of Surgical Directions will lead a session called “Creating a Best in Class Perioperative Service Line Under Accountable Care and Value Based Purchasing.”

Neal ElAttrache, MD, recently performed elbow surgery on Washington Nationals reliever Erik Davis, according to a Comcast SportsNet Washington report.

  The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has launched a Young Adult Hip Preservation Program, which is designed specifically for young adults with complex hip disorders.