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4 ways spine surgeons can reduce costs in 2024
Providing quality care while staying cost-efficient can be a tough balance for spine surgeons. But there are some tactics spine surgeons can take advantage of to lower costs. -
3 robotics developments in Q1
Here are three key updates from orthopedic robotics companies in the first quarter of 2024. -
Spine Center at Valley View adds surgeon
The Spine Center at Valley View in Glenwood Springs, Colo., brought on board spine surgeon Felipe Ituarte, MD, according to an announcement in CityBiz.
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2 Wisconsin hospitals close despite orthopedic group's pushback
The two Wisconsin hospitals that Altoona, Wis.-based Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine fought to keep open closed. -
2 orthopedic practice mergers to know
Two orthopedic practice mergers were announced so far in 2024: -
3 medtech acquisition developments in Q1
Three spine and orthopedic medtech companies provided updates related to acquisitions during the first quarter of 2024. -
Dr. Lindsay Hickerson joins Keys Medical Group
Lindsay Hickerson, MD, joined Keys Medical Group and Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West, Fla., Key West Citizen reported March 23.
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Smith + Nephew, UFC sign marketing partnership
The UFC and Smith+Nephew inked a multiyear marketing partnership, according to a March 25 news release. -
Good news for orthopedics
Orthopedics is growing and changing for the better. -
Former pain clinic owner sentenced for role in healthcare fraud scheme
A former pain clinic owner and a medical sales representative were sentenced for their role in a healthcare fraud scheme. -
PathKeeper Surgical enters research agreement with Mayo Clinic for spine surgery
PathKeeper Surgical inked a know-how partnership with Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic to research radiation in pediatric spine surgeries.
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LA County severs ties with orthopedic surgeon facing misconduct allegations
An orthopedic surgeon who has been accused of sexual misconduct is no longer employed by Los Angeles County's Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, The Daily Breeze reported March 22. -
California orthopedic surgeon among 1st to use CartiHeal Agili-C implant
Cassandra Lee, MD, recently became one of the first surgeons in the U.S. to use the CartiHeal Agili-C cartilage repair implant. -
Virginia hospital marks 100th robotic knee replacement
Ruberte Thiele, MD, recently completed the 100th robotic knee replacement surgery at Sovah Health-Danville (Va.), the Danville Register & Bee reported March 22. -
5 spine practices to know
Here are five spine centers to know: -
Orthopedic surgeon hourly wage vs. cost of living in 23 states
The average hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. is $178.56 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
What's next for the 'alphabet soup' of biologics in orthopedics?
Partnerships will be important to helping push regenerative medicine further in orthopedics, Thomas Graham, MD, said. -
4 things to know about OrthoNJ
Somerset-based OrthoNJ is one of the largest orthopedic groups in the U.S., and it's the largest independent orthopedic practice in New Jersey. -
'No personal, professional or financial sense': 6 spine surgeons on noncompetes
Noncompete clauses are a hot topic in spine surgery and healthcare at large. Some states have sought legislation to eliminate them altogether. -
Top hospitals, health systems for neurosurgery: Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly ranked the top hospitals and health systems for neurosurgery for 2024.
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