Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Sampson Regional Medical Center to open orthopedic clinic

    Claire Wallace -
    Clinton, N.C.-based Sampson Regional Medical Center plans to open a new orthopedic clinic in the fall, according to a June 14 report from The Sampson Independent. 

  2. Ballad Health, East Tennessee State University form sports medicine partnership

    Claire Wallace -
    Ballad Health and East Tennessee State University, both based in Johnson City, have announced a new sports medicine partnership, according to a June 13 report from WJHL.

  3. OSS Health opens 8th orthopedic location

    Claire Wallace -
    York, Pa.-based OSS Health has opened its eighth location in Hampden Township, Pa., according to a June 14 report from Penn Live.

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  1. EmergeOrtho, North Carolina Courage partner

    Carly Behm -
    The North Carolina Courage women's soccer team partnered with Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho, the team said June 14. 

  2. 2 prior authorization updates for spine surgeons

    Carly Behm -
    Spine surgeons have been advocating for legislation to improve prior authorization processes. Here are two developments from this year to know:

  3. CMS' proposed spine bundle model needs more work, surgeons say

    Carly Behm -
    CMS' proposed model, called the Transforming Episode Accountability Model, would bundle payments for spinal fusions and other select procedures to acute care hospitals. However, some spine surgeons feel it needs to be better developed.

  4. The best, worst parts about practicing orthopedics in 7 states

    Claire Wallace -
    West Virginia was named the worst state to practice medicine in for 2024 by Medscape, while Wisconsin was named the best. 

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  1. Ohio medical center celebrates 100th orthopedic surgery

    Claire Wallace -
    Orthopedic surgeon Krishna Reddy, MD, has completed his 100th surgery at Seaman, Ohio-based Adams County Regional Medical Center, according to a June 13 report from the People's Defender. 

  2. 8 Zimmer Biomet moves in 2024

    Claire Wallace -
    From new partnerships to FDA approvals, here are eight Zimmer Biomet milestones that have occurred so far in 2024: 

  3. 9 medtech executive appointments in 60 days

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are six medtech companies filing executive roles that Becker's has reported on since April 16:

  4. 7 medtech notes: Medtronic, Zimmer Biomet and more

    Carly Behm -
    From new partnerships and product debuts, here are seven key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since June 5.

  1. Indiana budget committee awards $30M to attract, retain orthopedic talent

    Claire Wallace -
    The Indiana State Budget Committee has approved $30 million to go toward the orthopedic industry retention initiative to attract and retain orthopedic talent in the area, according to a June 12 report from the Journal Gazette.

  2. The spine tech Dr. Alex Vaccaro is 'enamored' with

    Carly Behm -
    The future of spine surgery lies in navigational technology, Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, said.

  3. Providence Medical Technology's Corus navigation cleared for use with StealthStation

    Carly Behm -
    Providence Medical Technology's Corus navigation access system was cleared by the FDA for use with Medtronic's StealthStation system for posterior spinal fusions.

  4. Orthopedic surgeon joins Bayhealth's board of directors

    Carly Behm -
    Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth added Stephen Manifold, MD, to its board of directors, according to a June 13 new release.

  5. How to build a spine practice: 3 surgeons' advice

    Carly Behm -
    Opening a spine practice is a daunting task, but with the right strategies, it can be a rewarding option for physicians.

  6. Neurosurgeons praise bill that would streamline prior authorizations in Medicare Advantage

    Carly Behm -
    The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons are lauding a bill introduced in Congress that would streamline prior authorizations for Medicare Advantage patients.

  7. Dr. Keith Meister to operate on Toronto Blue Jays pitcher

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah,  according to a June 11 report by CBS Sports.

  8. 28% of orthopedic surgeons worth over $5M

    Claire Wallace -
    Approximately 28% of orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons have a net worth of over $5 million in 2024, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12. 

  9. The 150 best spine surgeons in America, per Newsweek

    Claire Wallace -
    Newsweek has released its annual list of the 150 best spine surgeons in the U.S. for 2024. 

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