Here are four orthopedic surgeons who joined new health systems and practices, or entered into new leadership roles in July, as reported by Becker’s. Note: This list is not exhaustive.
Mark Barry, MD, a spine surgeon, and medtech company SeaSpine have ended their patent dispute after jointly agreeing to dismiss their claims in federal court. Dr. Barry and SeaSpine Holdings, SeaSpine ...
The U.S. had 16,260 orthopedic surgeons in 2021. By 2025, that number had dropped to 14,100, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, while the Health Resources and Services Administration ...
CMS’ 2027 physician payment proposal reaches far beyond a 1.68% conversion factor cut. For spine and orthopedic practices, it layers payment reductions with new compliance risks, quality reporting ...
Washington has finally discovered something physicians have known for years: The way Medicare determines what doctors are paid is deeply flawed. The Trump administration is scrutinizing the American ...
X, a mandatory nationwide joint replacement payment model starting Jan. 2028 — 8 things orthopedic surgeons need to know.
L&K Spine recently announced the successful completion of the first global four-level cervical reconstruction using its newly ...
Motion preservation has gone from a niche concept to one of the biggest shifts in spine surgery. As artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive techniques and other fusion alternatives continue to ...
Orthopedic practices are appearing with notable frequency on data breach disclosures — and the settlements are steep. Five orthopedic groups alone disclosed incidents or resolved class-action lawsuits ...
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4 years of physician pay cuts: What the 2027 CMS proposal means for spine, orthopedic surgeons
CMS released its proposed CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on July 14, setting up another cycle of physician pay cuts, and for spine and orthopedic surgeons, the exposure goes well beyond the ...
Rick Wright, MD, has been named as president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Wright, who is also chair of orthopedic surgery, chief medical officer and senior vice ...
Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati retained The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery. The certification acknowledges healthcare organizations that ...
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