Today's Top 20 Stories
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The 30 best hospitals for spine surgery, 3 years running
Twenty-two hospitals have been named in the top 10% of spine surgery hospitals nationwide three years in a row, per Healthgrades. -
Spine surgeons stay ahead of supply chain challenges
A national IV fluid shortage expected to affect the healthcare landscape through the remainder of the year has some spine surgeons thinking about how stay prepared when unexpected supply chain issues strike. -
Spine surgeons' strategies amid national IV shortage
Across the nation health systems and physician practices are reeling amid an IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene damaged a Baxter International plant in North Carolina. Spine surgeons discuss how they are strategizing amid the ripple effects.
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Who provides care for the 10 most valuable NBA teams?
The Golden State Warriors have been named the most valuable NBA team of 2024 for the third year in a row, with an average net worth of $8.8 billion, according to an Oct. 24 Forbes report. -
Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine under investigation following data breach
Point Pleasant, N.J.-based Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine is under investigation following a December data breach. -
Physician Partners of America acquires Texas spine group
Physician Partners of America acquired M.I. Spine and Joint Care, a practice based in Prosper, Texas, according to an Oct. 24 news release. -
OrthoCarolina acquires Matthews Surgery Center from Novant Health
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina has acquired Matthews Surgery Center, also in Charlotte, from Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health.
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Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics adds new Summit Orthopedics location
The Bethesda, Md.-based Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics is opening a new Summit Orthopedics location in Washington, D.C. -
OrthoVirginia outpatient facility performs 1st hip replacement
Ryan Robertson, MD, has performed the first hip replacement at OrthoVirginia's new Westchester Operatory in Midlothian, Va., according to an Oct. 22 post on LinkedIn. -
NOPAIN coming January 2025: 10 things for orthopedic surgeons to know
In December 2022, the "Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation," or "NOPAIN," Act was signed into law. -
Orthopedic pain management company adds to clinical, scientific advisory boards
Allay Therapeutics appointed new additions to its clinical and scientific advisory boards, according to an Oct. 24 news release.
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Dr. Gabriel Dassa adds practice location
Orthopedic surgeon Gabriel Dassa, DO, opened a new practice location in New York, according to an Oct. 24 news release. -
Intrinsic Therapeutics gets CPT code for bone anchored annular closure
Intrinsic Therapeutics earned a Category 1 CPT code from the American Medical Association for bone anchored annular closure, according to an Oct. 24 news release. -
How spine surgeons overcome steep learning curves
Spine surgeons are always learning throughout their careers, and adding new surgical techniques can take time to master. -
The 176 best hospitals for orthopedic surgery in 2025, per Healthgrades
Healthgrades has released its annual ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S. for 2024, naming the 100 best hospitals in the nation and the top hospitals across 16 different medical specialties. -
'It's only a matter of time' for endoscopic spine growth
Endoscopic spine surgery has a significant learning curve to overcome, but it's not out of reach for spine surgeons at any stage of their careers, Dean Perfetti, MD, told Becker's. -
What 54 spine leaders are focusing on right now
As quarter four is underway, spine leaders are doubling down on key priorities to finish the year strong and pave the way for success in 2025. -
What orthopedic surgeons have to say about 2 major insurers in 2024
Physician specialists, including orthopedic surgeons, often have tumultuous relationships with payers, seeking less prior authorization requirements and higher reimbursement rates. -
UR Medicine Orthopaedics secures $25M donation
The University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center's UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Center has earned a $25 million donation from the Saunders Foundation, led by entrepreneur and philanthropist Philip Saunders. -
5 medtech notes: Centinel Spine, 4Web Medical and more
Here are five key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Oct. 16.
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