Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County was recently the victim of a cyberattack that exposed patients' protected health information.

Nader Nassif, MD, was elected division chief of joint replacement at Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute.

From increasing patient volume to expanding surgical presence and doubling down on white-glove service, four spine surgeons share how they are thinking about growth in the coming years.

Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare plans to open the Norton Neuroscience Institute at Norton Brownsboro Hospital by the end of June, WDRB.com reports.

The Orthopaedic Associates of Wausau (Wis.) and Wausau Surgery Center broke ground May 3, WSAW-TV reports.

East Stroudsburg, Pa.-based Mountain Valley Orthopedics will open its fourth office May 17 in Milford.

Beaumont (Texas) Bone and Joint Institute, a 16-physician practice, is partnering with Christus Family Medicine to open a facility in Port Arthur in June, Port Arthur News reports.

Camp Hill-based Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania is celebrating 50 years as an independent, physician-owned practice in 2021, The Sentinel reported May 3.

Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its most recent location in Mansfield, Mass., WickedLocal.com reported May 3.

Spine surgeons at Stamford (Conn.) Health's Bennett Medical Center have completed about 12 augmented reality procedures, with several more scheduled for the coming months, Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals reports.

Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, Colo., has installed 7D Surgical's Flash navigation system for spine surgery, The Journal reports.

Assure Holdings has acquired Sentry Neuromonitoring, a large intraoperative intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring practice in Houston.

Successfully recruiting a surgeon to a hospital, health system or surgery center requires effective planning and execution, especially if the employer has a specific timetable. It also involves avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes in the recruiting process. Becker’s Hospital Review recently spoke with Judy Rosman about best practices in the recruiting process for hiring a surgeon. Ms. Rosman is the founder of RosmanSearch, an executive recruiting firm focused on neurosurgery and neurology recruiting.

Reno-based Spine Nevada has entered into a new partnership to develop a musculoskeletal platform in the state.

Spine surgeons at UC San Diego Health began using augmented reality for spine surgery, according to an April 29 release.

The Joint Commission has awarded Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton (Fla.) Regional Hospital with its Gold Seal of Approval for spine surgery, The Boca Raton Tribune reported April 29.

Hospital officials knew outpatient migration was on the horizon for many years, but are now rethinking strategies quicker than expected as many factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerated the trend.

Phoenix-based The CORE Institute expanded its presence in Michigan, merging with Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists in Howell and Dexter.

Rancho Mirage, Calif.-based Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center marked the completion of its $68 million expansion April 27, local news outlet KESQ reports.

Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare has opened a neurosciences services line that has allowed the 11-hospital health system to invest in spine, brain tumor and cerebrovascular care, the Henry Herald reported April 26.