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  1. 3 trends one orthopedic CEO is watching in 2024

    From ongoing financial challenges to reimbursement pressures, Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic CEO Michael Boblitz told Becker's three major trends he is keeping an eye on in 2024: 
  2. DISC Sports and Spine Center expands hip program

    Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports and Spine Center is expanding its hip program in Los Angeles through the addition of orthopedic surgeon and hip specialist Brett Shore, MD. 
  3. 10 weight loss drug updates

    Prescription weight loss medications, including Ozempic, stand to impact every facet of healthcare, including orthopedics. 

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  1. Dr. Benjamin Burch adds endoscopic spine surgery at Mississippi ASC

    Benjamin Burch, MD, became the first surgeon in Mississippi to perform an endoscopic spine procedure, according to an announcement in The Oxford Eagle. 
  2. Ohio hospital adds 2 orthopedic surgeons

    The Bellevue (Ohio) Hospital added two orthopedic surgeons — Dylan Matthews, DO, and Selvon St. Clair, MD, PhD, The Beacon reported March 12.
  3. 5 medtech notes: Stryker, Xtant Medical and more

    Here are five key updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since March 6.
  4. Dr. Neal ElAttrache: Tommy John concept 'hasn't changed' much over last 50 years

    In September 1974, Frank Jobe, MD, performed the first Tommy John surgery, which is now one of the most common procedures among baseball players. And in 2024, one of Dr. Jobe's students, Neal ElAttrache, MD, is looking ahead to the procedure's next evolutions.

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  1. Market forces will dictate the move to ASCs, says orthopedic CEO

    Orthopedic and spine practices are up against several payer challenges in 2024, from CMS pay cuts to the decision to keep or sever ties with Medicare patients. 
  2. Rebound Orthopedics admits to data breach following weekslong outage

    On March 7, Vancouver, Wash.-based Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery filed a notice of a data breach with the attorney general of Montana, according to a March 12 report from law firm Console & Associates published on JDSupra. 
  3. 2 spine surgeons join WVU orthopedic center

    Two spine surgeons, Pedro Aguilar, MD, and Eric Chamberlin, MD, have joined WVU Medicine Uniontown (Pa.) Hospital's Orthopedics & Spine Center, according to a March 12 report from The Daily Courier. 
  4. Adena Health gets advanced hip, knee certification renewed

    Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health had its advanced total hip and knee replacement certification renewed by The Joint Commission.
  1. Northern Light Orthopedics' female surgeons urge women to join field

    Female orthopedic surgeons at Northern Light Orthopedics in Bangor, Maine, are encouraging women to join the field, CBS affiliate WABI reported March 11.
  2. AAOS doles out $100K for musculoskeletal research

    The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons awarded a total of $100,000 to two groups to fund evidence-based musculoskeletal healthcare research.
  3. Dr. Jeffrey Dugas to operate on Boston Red Sox pitcher

    Jeffrey Dugas, MD, is set to perform a shoulder operation on Lucas Giolito, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, in Birmingham, Ala.
  4. Spine surgeons should 'marry the best of business with the best of medicine'

    Spine and orthopedic surgeons may benefit from earning an MBA along with their medical training.
  5. Apple Vision Pro used in its 1st UK spinal operation

    Surgeons at London-based Cromwell Hospital became the first in the country to use tech company Apple's Vision Pro headset during a spinal operation.
  6. What will the orthopedic industry look like in 50 years?

    The orthopedic industry is ripe for change. 
  7. LMH Health adds spine surgeon

    LMH Health in Lawrence, Kan., added spine surgeon Hemil Maniar, MD, the health system said.
  8. Remission Medical partners with OrthoVirginia

    Telehealth company Remission Medical North partnered with Chesterfield-based OrthoVirginia, Richmond BizSense reported March 12.
  9. Washington payer adds coverage for lumbar disc implant

    The largest commercial payer in Washington implemented coverage for Centinel Spine's Prodisc L implant, the devicemaker said March 12.

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