Today's Top 20 Stories
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Orthopedic hospital proposed in Ohio
An orthopedic and stroke rehabilitation hospital has been proposed for a vacant mixed-use site in Seven Hills, Ohio, according to a Feb. 28 report from Cleveland.com. -
4 things to know about the developer of the BEAR technique
Martha Murray, MD, is the co-developer of the Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair — known as BEAR — technique, which is the first FDA-approved medical technology that enables healing of a torn ACL. -
Orthopedic group's request to keep Wisconsin hospitals open denied
A judge in Wisconsin has denied a request from Altoona, Wis.-based Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to delay the closure of two hospitals, Wisconsin Public Radio reported Feb. 27.
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Alphatec CEO aspires to building 'spine monster' on the heels of strong 2023
Alphatec CEO Pat Miles has big expectations for the company after a strong 2023. -
US News ranked orthopedic facilities demonstrate better arthroplasty outcomes
Hospitals recognized on U.S. News & World Report's top 50 orthopedic facilities have a significantly lower likelihood of receiving total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty readmission penalties, according to a study published in the February issue of Journal of Arthroplasty. -
Orthopedic surgery competition to be driven by tech innovation in 2024: Dr. Alex Vaccaro
Innovation with new technology such as augmented reality and robotics will have a great impact on competition in the orthopedic surgery industry, according to Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD. -
How competition among spine surgeons is evolving
Spine surgery competition is evolving this year thanks to changes in workforce saturation and the addition of new spine centers.
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7 orthopedic practices opening new offices
Becker's reported on seven orthopedic practices opening new locations in February. -
4 recent spine surgery firsts
Becker's has reported on four physicians in 2024 who saw personal firsts in spine surgery. -
What PELTO Health Partners did in its 1st year to prepare for expansion
In February 2023 Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho, Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy and Seattle-based Proliance Surgeons came together to form PELTO Health Partners, an orthopedic group free of outside capital. -
The practices adding multiple surgeons
While staffing shortages continue among all medical specialties, some practices are having better luck recruiting new physicians than others.
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Smith+Nephew records $5.5B in 2023 revenue
Medtech company Smith+Nephew surpassed $5 billion in 2023 revenue, according to its Feb. 27 financial report. -
How neurologists' salaries stack up
Neurologist salaries far surpass some of the other highest-paying careers in the U.S., totaling an average of $313,000 annually, including base salaries, bonuses and stock options, according to Medscape's 2023 compensation report. -
Charlotte Hornets' practice center to include Novant Health orthopedic facility
The NBA's Charlotte Hornets plan to house a Novant Health sports medicine and orthopedic center at its practice center, Charlotte Business Journal reported Feb. 27. -
SI-Bone sees 'year of records' in 2023
Spine devicemaker SI-Bone saw $138.9 million in revenue in 2023, the company said Feb. 26. -
HealthMe, OrthoForum Value Network partner
HealthMe and The OrthoForum Value Network have partnered to expand patient and employer access to value-based orthopedic care. -
Orthopedic surgeon, former Rams linebacker, acquires cryotherapy company
Orthopedic surgeon Patrick Tyrance, MD, acquired Delray Beach (Fla.) Cryo, according to a Feb. 27 news release. -
From the decline of private practice to the 'minefield of prior authorization': The most dangerous trends in spine, orthopedics
From ongoing fights with insurance companies to scope of practice expansions for non-spine and orthopedic trained physicians, 25 physicians told Becker's the trends that they think are the most dangerous to spine and orthopedics right now. -
Orthopedic device market expected to slow in 2024, but 2 companies could come out on top
Investment bank Needham expects the orthopedic device market to slow in growth later this year, declining to 4% or 5% in 2024 and beyond, according to a Feb. 25 report from Seeking Alpha. -
Aclarion announces $3M public offering
Aclarion, a company focused on spine pain diagnostics, listed a $3 million public offering, the company said Feb. 26.
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