A new unit for orthopedic and spine surgery patients at Scottsdale (Ariz.) Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital will open early this year, according to a Nurse report.

PinnacleHealth System has opened a new orthopedic and spine unit at its Harrisburg (Pa.) Campus, according to a Harrisburg Magazine report.

Mark Dekutoski, MD, has joined The CORE Institute in Phoenix.

The Leading Physicians of the World have honored James Lynch, MD, as a top neurological surgeon in Nevada.

A multispecialty orthopedic practice with multiple office sites and an ambulatory surgery center in Detroit is seeking a fellowship trained, board certified/board eligible orthopedic spine or neurospine surgeon.

Readmission rates for spine surgery are high in some hospitals, which will become a significant burden as insurance companies and Medicare stop paying for readmissions separately within the episode of care. Many departments are considering new initiatives to reduce readmission rates, and surgeons should play a role in these decisions.

Here are eight ways orthopedic practices can improve their bottom line.

Recruiting new spine surgeons can be time consuming and expensive, which places a heavy burden on any private practice.

Here are 12 hospitals that announced or opened expansion projects for orthopedic and spine services.

The Business of Spine has launched a new customer loyalty program with special offers and members-only discounts.