Today's Top 20 Stories
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Spine surgeons' billing dilemma: In-house or outsourced?
Billing is one of the more time-consuming tasks for spine surgeons and their practices. While some groups outsource their billing, others prefer the control keeping it in-house provides. -
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic plans additions, expansions
Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic's Panama City Clinic plans to expand its team and services through 2025. -
What's next for Zimmer Biomet's smart knee implant?
Zimmer Biomet's smart knee implant, Persona IQ, is gearing up for more development and expansion in the coming year, CEO Ivan Tornos said in an Aug. 7 earnings call.
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UnitedHealthcare to begin national gold-card program: 5 notes for spine surgeons
UnitedHealthcare will launch a national gold-card program Oct. 1 for providers that consistently adhere to evidence-based guidelines to bypass prior authorizations for some medical services. -
Where Trump, Harris stand on issues important to spine surgeons
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and democratic candidate frontrunner Kamala Harris have differing stances and history on healthcare policies important to orthopedic and spine surgeons. -
More payers bolster spine coverage: 6 things to know
From implants to surgical techniques, national and commercial payers are updating their policies to expand access to spine care. -
Orthopedic surgeon accused of hitting patient during surgery agrees to 5-year probation
An orthopedic surgeon who was accused of hitting a patient agreed to a five-year probationary period in lieu of a complaint, according to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.
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The early career lessons that stuck with spine surgeons
The biggest lessons a physician learns in the beginning of their career can influence how they practice years later. -
Stryker vs. Zimmer Biomet vs. J&J in Q2: How 3 spine companies compare
Stryker, Johnson & Johnson and Zimmer Biomet posted their second-quarter financial results for 2024 and data on their spine orthopedic sales. -
Private equity and orthopedics: 5 notes
PE is an undeniable presence in healthcare and has an eye on orthopedics. Here are four other updates on private equity and orthopedics: -
Vermont hospital turns to orthopedics to boost bottom line
Morrisville, Vt.-based Copley Hospital is turning to its new orthopedic medical office in Waterbury, Vt., to grow profits after facing a $3 million budget shortfall earlier this year, according to an Aug. 6 report from CBS affiliate WCAX.
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Stryker, Orthofix and more: 8 medtech notes
From financial updates to new Medicare policy, here are eight key updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since July 24. -
Stryker launches Pangea systems portfolio
Stryker has launched its Pangea plating system portfolio, according to an Aug. 6 report from Mass Device. -
Watertown Regional Medical Center partners with Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin
Watertown (Wis.) Regional Medical Center has entered into a partnership with Madison-based Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin, according to an Aug. 6 report from the Watertown Daily Times. -
Midtown Orthopedics renews lease in downtown New York City
Midtown Orthopedics has signed a seven-year lease extension on a 15,000-square-foot space in downtown New York City, according to an Aug. 6 report from the Commercial Observer. -
Hospital for Special Surgery's strategy for consistent wins
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery's spine program has helped the hospital remain a national leader, and leaders continue looking for ways to grow, Andrew Sama, MD, said. -
Globus Medical's Q2 sales increase 115.9%: 5 notes
Globus Medical saw net sales of $629.7 million in the second quarter, according to financial results posted Aug. 7. -
Zimmer Biomet's net earnings grow in Q2
Zimmer Biomet's second quarter sales reached $1.9 billion, according to financial results posted Aug. 7. -
Zimmer Biomet to acquire OrthoGrid Systems
Zimmer Biomet signed a definitive agreement to acquire OrthoGrid Systems. -
Orthofix to push 7D Flash navigation into ASCs
The next step for Orthofix's 7D Flash navigation for spine is outpatient, CEO Massimo Calafiore said in an Aug. 6 earnings call.
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