Today's Top 20 Stories
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Stryker to acquire orthopedic company
Stryker signed a definitive agreement to acquire Artelon, a company that makes soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine. -
Why Wisconsin is the best state for orthopedic surgeons to practice
Wisconsin has been named the best state for physicians to practice medicine in for 2024, according to Medscape's "Best & Worst Places to Practice 2024" report, published May 30. -
University Hospitals opens new orthopedic clinic
Cleveland-based University Hospitals has opened a new orthopedic injury clinic in Ashland, Ohio.
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SurGenTec strikes 3-year supply partnership
Orthopedic and spine surgery designer and manufacturer SurGenTec has entered a three-year contract with supply and procurement leader Premier. -
2 orthopedic powerhouses strengthening value-based care
Two leading orthopedic institutions have taken steps to bolster value-based care in 2024. -
Accelus names interim CFO
Greg Tibbitts was named interim CFO of Accelus, the spine devicemaker said June 3. -
The best orthopedic ASCs in the West: 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.
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Spine surgeon to pay $200K for receiving devicemaker kickbacks
Tony Tannoury, MD, will pay $200,000 to resolve accusations he violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act over alleged kickbacks from DePuy Synthes. -
Why West Virginia is the worst state for orthopedic surgeons to practice
West Virginia has been named the worst state for physicians to practice medicine in for 2024, according to Medscape's "Best & Worst Places to Practice 2024" report, published May 30. -
Reston Hospital opens spine, orthopedic center
Reston (Va.) Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has opened a new spine and orthopedic center. -
Dr. Jeffrey Dugas performs surgery on Red Sox pitcher
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock traveled to Alabama to undergo right elbow surgery performed by Jeffrey Dugas, MD, a surgeon at the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Center in Birmingham, Ala., according to a May 30 report from MassLive.
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The American Spine Registry collaborates with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
The American Spine Registry is collaborating with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association for patient data sharing. -
Precision analytics 'crucial' for driving clinical, financial performance in spine COEs
The next phase of outpatient spine care could weigh on one practice model — the Center of Excellence. -
2 neurosurgeons earning awards in May
Becker's reported on two neurosurgeons who were honored during the month of May. -
'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. -
4 spine surgeon moves in May
Here are four spine surgeons who have moved to new groups or added to their titles in May. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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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