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2 factors advancing value-based care in spine — and 1 holding it back
Value-based care has been embraced by some spine groups as an alternative to fee-for-service payments, and its prevalence hinges on multiple elements. -
Meet the spine surgeon who operated on a Ghostbusters star
David Skaggs, MD, director of pediatric spine and pediatric orthopedics at Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's operated on a teen actress ahead of filming for the recently-released Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. -
8 medtech notes: Stryker, Orthofix and more
Here are eight key updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since March 13:
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2 updates in spine-related criminal cases
Becker's reported on developments in two federal criminal cases related to spine care and business since Feb. 21. -
Holy Name adds New Jersey orthopedic group
Teaneck, N.J.-based Holy Name Medical Center added North Jersey Orthopaedic Specialists, which is based in the same city. -
5 things to know about Twin Cities Orthopedics
Golden Valley, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics is one of the largest orthopedic groups in the U.S. and it has its eye on further expansion. -
Illinois hospital adds robotic knee replacements
Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Ill., added the Mako robot for hip and knee replacement.
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Bad news for orthopedics
Orthopedics is a thriving industry, but that doesn't mean there aren't occasional snags in the road to success. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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