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  1. 2 neurosurgeons earning awards in May

    Becker's reported on two neurosurgeons who were honored during the month of May.
  2. 'The most effective compromise to optimize VBC will have to come from payers': What we heard in May

    During the month of May, spine and orthopedic experts spoke with Becker's about topics from value-based care to surgeon training.
  3. 4 spine surgeon moves in May

    Here are four spine surgeons who have moved to new groups or added to their titles in May.

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  1. TRIA Orthopedics to open new location

    Minneapolis-based TRIA Orthopedics is opening a new location at the Hudson (Wis.) Hospital & Clinic campus, according to a May 30 report from the Star-Observer.
  2. Are orthopedic surgeons affected by competition?

    The majority of orthopedic surgeons say their income is either somewhat or considerably affected by competing physician practices, according to Medscape's 2024 "Orthopedist Compensation Report," published May 24. 
  3. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute fighting 2 former health system partners in court

    Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is fighting two of its former partners — Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health and Jersey City, N.J.-based CarePoint Health — in court, according to a May 28 report from the Philadelphia Inquirer. 
  4. Peachtree Orthopedics opens new location

    Atlanta-based Peachtree Orthopedics is opening a new clinic location in Dawsonville, Ga., according to a report from Discover Atlanta.

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  1. OssDesign's spinal fusion bone graft reaches 5,000 US patients

    OssDesign's Catalyst nanosynthetic bone graft was used in its 5,000th U.S. patient, the medtech company said May 30.
  2. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts expands access for spine, orthopedic patients

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts expanded care options for members with back pain and musculoskeletal conditions. 
  3. Southern Illinois spine institute nets $50K for new device

    Carbondale-based Southern Illinois Healthcare Brain and Spine Institute has earned a $50,000 technology grant, according to a May 29 report from the Southern Illinoisan.
  4. How spine surgeon training has evolved

    As spine surgeons grow in their career, their teaching methods have also changed with time. 
  1. 6 medtech notes: Medtronic, Orthofix and more

    From financial results to FDA clearances, here are six key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since May 22.
  2. The best orthopedic ASCs in the Midwest: US News

    U.S. News & World Report announced May 14 its first ratings of the best ambulatory surgery centers, including more than 200 for orthopedics.
  3. Zimmer Biomet's 2024 growth strategy

    Zimmer Biomet outlined a three-year plan to bring above-market growth by the end of 2027.
  4. Dr. Scott Lynch awarded $5.25M in wrongful termination trial

    A jury on May 29 ruled in favor of Scott Lynch, MD, who alleged he was wrongfully fired from Penn State Athletics, Penn Live reported.
  5. Spine devicemaker to pay $12M to settle false claim allegations

    Spine device manufacturer Innovasis and two of its senior executives have agreed to pay $12 million to resolve false claim act allegations. 
  6. Orthopedic surgeon pay vs. living wage in 28 states

    The average annual salary for orthopedic surgeons surpasses the living wage in the majority of states, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
  7. Stryker fracture nailing system used in 1st European procedures

    The first European surgeries using Stryker's Gamma4 Hip Fracture Nailing System have been completed in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Strasbourg, France. 
  8. Surgery Center Cedar Rapids adds Mako robot for knee, hip replacements

    Surgery Center Cedar Rapids (Iowa) has added Stryker's Mako robot for total knee and hip replacements, according to a May 29 report from Iowa News Now. 
  9. Spinal Simplicity, inFormed Consent partner for spine patient education

    Spinal Simplicity and inFormed Consent partnered for patient education, according to a May 29 news release.

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