Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. 7 medtech notes: Johnson & Johnson, Alphatec and more

    From quarterly financial updates to new FDA clearances, here are seven developments from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since July 17.
  2. Spine surgeon alignment dropped screw price 67% at ASC

    More spine cases are moving to outpatient surgery centers as procedures become less invasive and payers recognize the value. But unless surgery centers are aligned with vendors on implant pricing, they will lose money.
  3. BCBS names 3 hospitals as centers of distinction for spine surgery, hip and knee replacement

    Three Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare Hospitals have been named Blue Distinction Centers by the Blue Cross Blue Shield for Spine Surgery and Knee and Hip Replacement. 

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  1. ORA Orthopedics breaks ground on $50M campus, surgery center

    Moline, Ill.-based ORA Orthopedics has broken ground on a new $50 million location in Bettendorf, Iowa, according to a July 24 report from Our Quad Cities. 
  2. The top spine surgeons in the Midwest, per Newsweek

    In June, Newsweek released its annual list of the 150 best spine surgeons in the U.S. for 2024.
  3. Centinel Spine hits record Q2 revenue mark

    Centinel Spine has released its second-quarter earnings for 2024, showing record growth from the same period last year. 
  4. 25 best orthopedic hospitals in the US: Newsweek

    New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery was named the top hospital in the U.S. for orthopedics in 2024 by Newsweek. 
  1. Alphatec launches EOS Insight for spine surgery

    Alphatec launched EOS Insight, an end-to-end platform for spine surgery, the medtech company said July 24.
  2. Best orthopedic hospitals in the South: US News

    Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, eight are in the South.
  3. 4 changes needed to move more spine cases to ASCs

    The volume of outpatient spine surgeries has been on the rise in the U.S. the last several years, with more than 200 ASCs now performing procedures. 
  4. University Orthopedics sports medicine center adds Dr. Stephen Marcaccio

    The Sports Medicine Center at University Orthopedics, based in East Providence, R.I., added Stephen Marcaccio, MD, to its staff.
  1. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation

    Avon, Conn.-based Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center has become one of just 33 ASCs in the nation to earn the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's advanced orthopedic certification for total joint replacements.
  2. Smith+Nephew launches all-woman global advisory board

    Medical technology company Smith+Nephew has launched a women-led global advisory board that is intended to amplify diversity by building equity, breaking biases and inspiring inclusion. 
  3. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute vs. Hospital for Special Surgery in Florida: How they stack up

    New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have built strong footprints in the Florida market over recent years. Both of them have been leaders in orthopedic care in their respective regions.
  4. Think Surgical earns FDA clearance for orthopedic robot software

    Think Surgical earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its Tmini 1.1 software, the medtech company said July 23.
  5. Cleveland Clinic, Kent State establish care partnership

    Cleveland Clinic and Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, have entered into a multiyear partnership in which the clinic will serve as the official healthcare provider for student-athletes.
  6. Lawsuit proceeds against orthopedic surgeon accused of filming staff in bathroom

    A Kootenai County (Idaho) judge ruled that the civil lawsuit against an orthopedic surgeon accused of hiding a camera in his practice’s bathroom will proceed, according to a July 23 report from the Bonner County Daily Bee. 
  7. Joe Burrow cleared for play after procedure by Dr. Thomas Graham

    Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been cleared for a full return to practice after undergoing a wrist surgery performed by Thomas Graham, MD, according to a July 22 report from Bleacher Report.
  8. Kamala Harris' record on Medicare

    Kamala Harris, vice president and hopeful Democratic presidential nominee, has a history of backing Medicare expansion and coverage, according to a report from NBC News.
  9. Dr. Annu Navani joins board of pain management company

    Scilex, a company that develops non-opioid pain management products, added spine specialist Annu Navani, MD, to its board.

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