Today's Top 20 Stories
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Hospital for Special Surgery's new president: 1 year later
In February, Bryan Kelly, MD, succeeded Louis Shapiro to become the New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery's first surgeon president and CEO in 160 years. -
Orthopedic practice to pay $540K+ to resolve billing claims
Memphis, Tenn.-based Tri-State Orthopaedics agreed to pay more than $540,000 to resolve allegations it improperly billed TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, the state's attorney general's office said Jan. 24. -
Scoliosis Research Society establishes award in honor of Dr. Douglas Burton
The Scoliosis Research Society created a new award in honor of Douglas Burton, MD, to recognize the Best Adult Deformity Article in the Spine Deformity Journal.
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Zimmer Biomet's CEO: 6 things to know
Ivan Tornos has been CEO of Zimmer Biomet since August 2023. -
These technologies will define the future of spine
When people think about spine surgery in the future they'll likely also think of minimally invasive techniques, navigation, artificial intelligence and more. -
20 of the largest orthopedic groups in the US
Here are more than 20 of the largest orthopedic groups in the country, listed by the number of active physicians each organization has on its staff. -
Orthopedic group's plan to 'outrun the ongoing Medicare cuts and rising inflation'
The cloud of CMS pay cuts and payer struggles looms over orthopedic practices as the new year is in full swing.
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Rothman facilities ranked among cleanest in Pennsylvania
Rothman Orthopaedic Surgery Center in Bensalem, Pa., was ranked as one of the cleanest by CMS' Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. -
Orthopedic surgeon burnout on the decline
Orthopedic surgeons are some of the least burnt out physician specialists, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Burnout and Depression Report," published Jan. 24. -
The 250 top orthopedic facilities for Medicare members, per Aetna
Major insurer Aetna has recognized 250 top medical facilities as Institutes of Quality for orthopedic care for Medicare patients. -
Nebraska hospital adds 2nd orthopedic surgeon
McCook, Neb.-based Community Hospital has added its second orthopedic surgeon, Douglas Tice, MD.
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Is a spine, orthopedic surgeon hospital exodus ahead?
Orthopedic and spine cases are leaving the hospital for outpatient centers. Will surgeons do the same? -
The new USOP CEO's pitch to payers
Stephen Holtzclaw, MD, has spent the beginning of his year getting to know the people behind U.S. Orthopaedic Partners. The emergency medicine physician was named CEO of the management services organization, and he wants to help the MSO thrive. -
Spine surgeon joins advisory board for Ocutrx Technologies
Spine surgeon Leonel Hunt, MD, was named to the medical advisory board for Ocutrx Technologies, a company focused on augmented and extended reality. -
ASCs, spine tech fuel mutual growth
The growth of spine technology and outpatient spine migration are two things that can benefit from each other. -
Dr. Cato Laurencin to be honored by J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
Cato Laurencin, MD, PhD, will receive the Founders Award from the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, according to a Jan. 23 feature from the University of Connecticut. -
AAOS updates hip osteoarthritis clinical management guidelines
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has issued updated clinical practice guidelines for the management of osteoarthritis of the hip. The guidance will supersede previous guidelines, released in 2017. -
Zimmer Biomet's big 2023
From a new CEO appointment to several biologics partnerships, last year was a big one for medtech company Zimmer Biomet. -
FDA floats updated orthopedic coatings guidance
The FDA published a draft guidance of updated premarket application requirements for orthopedic product coatings, according to a Jan. 22 report from the Regulatory Focus. -
6 things to know about Medtronic's CEO
Geoff Martha has been CEO of Medtronic since 2020. Here are six things to know about him:
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