Today's Top 20 Stories
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Independent vs. employed: where do orthopedic surgeons fall?
Physician independence is declining. From 2012 to 2022, the share of physicians who were self-employed dropped nine percentage points –– from 53% to 42%. At the same time, the percentage of employed physicians grew from just under 42% to almost 50%, according to a 2023 American Medical Association release. -
Meet the orthopedic surgeon with 3 Paralympic patients
The 2024 Paralympics are especially unique to orthopedic Dror Paley, MD. Dr. Paley, who runs the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute in West Palm Beach, Fla., has three patients who will compete in the games. -
Commonwealth Pain and Spine breaks ground on ASC
Louisville, Ky.-based Commonwealth Pain and Spine has broken ground on an ASC in New Albany, Ind., according to an Aug. 12 report from Louisville Business First.
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Cheyenne Regional Medical Group to open orthopedic clinic
Cheyenne (Wyo.) Regional Medical Group is launching a new care clinic, CRMG Orthopedics & Surgical Specialists, according to an Aug. 15 report from Cap City News. -
Orthofix taps president of global orthopedics
Orthopedic and spine company Orthofix has tapped Patrick Fisher as president of its global orthopedics business. -
Dr. Michael Faloon joins New York Spine Institute
Spine surgeon Michael Faloon, MD, joined Westbury-based New York Spine Institute, according to an Aug. 16 news release. -
Dr. Brandon Rebholz to perform spine surgery on Milwaukee Brewers player
Milwaukee Brewers player Christian Yelich is scheduled to undergo season-ending back surgery Aug. 16, according to an MLB.com report.
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Atlanta Falcons ask judge to dismiss racial discrimination lawsuit from former head physician
The Atlanta Falcons have asked a Georgia federal judge to toss out a lawsuit from the team's former head physician, Brandon Mines, MD, according to an Aug. 13 report from Law360. -
Dr. Christopher Garrett joins Andrews Sports Medicine
Orthopedic surgeon Christopher Garrett, MD, has joined Birmingham, Ala.-based Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, according to an Aug. 15 LinkedIn post. -
Crozer facility to halt surgeries: What it means for orthopedics
In a bid to consolidate operations, Crozer Health's Ridley Park, Pa.-based Taylor Hospital will cease performing surgeries. -
Apex Orthopaedics Spine & Neurology expands services
Charlotte, N.C.-based Apex Orthopaedics Spine & Neurology is expanding its care offerings into Raleigh, N.C.
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What's missing from spine surgeon conversations with private equity?
Spine surgeons and private equity investors have different jobs, but sometimes they come together to discuss where their interests converge. -
Dr. Mark Duber joins AdventHealth
AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach (Fla.) added Mark Duber, DO. -
Zimmer Biomet becomes 1st US college uniform sponsor
Winona Lake, Ind.-based Grace College and Zimmer Biomet entered into an exclusive uniform sponsorship partnership. -
Orthopedic company hires 2 leaders
Restor3d, an orthopedic devicemaker, hired two new senior leaders, according to an Aug. 16 news release. -
Cost of cervical spinal fusion in the most populated states
Here's how the cost of cervical spinal fusions stack up across the 10 most populated states, according to Sidecar Health: -
Cost of spinal fusions in the 10 most populated states
Here's how the cost of lumbar spinal fusions stack up across the 10 most populated states, according to a report by Sidecar Health: -
Spine's new gold standard
Continued innovation in spine techniques and technology are reshaping what the "gold standard" will be. -
A step forward or optics? Spine leaders debate UnitedHealthcare's gold card program
UnitedHealthcare is launching a national gold-card program, and leaders of spine and orthopedic organizations are thinking about the benefits and potential drawbacks of it. -
5 notable innovations in spine and orthopedic tech this year
Here are five updates to spine and orthopedic innovations in 2024:
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