Today's Top 20 Stories
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Globus Medical, NuVasive merger: A timeline
In September, spine tech companies Globus Medical and NuVasive finalized a merger that valued NuVasive at $3.1 billion. -
Private equity trends 4 surgeons are watching
Private equity is a huge influence in many sectors of the healthcare industry, and orthopedics are no exception. -
3 orthopedic layoffs in 30 days: What it could mean for 2024
Healthcare layoffs were up 421% in January from the month prior, signaling the start of a potentially rocky year for the industry.
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Riverside Health System, Upfront Healthcare scale joint replacement partnership
Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg (Va.) has partnered with healthcare tech provider Upfront Healthcare since 2022 to deploy a unique platform for joint replacement cases, and the health system is expanding the program due to its success. -
8 ASCs performing spine surgery
As spine surgeries become more popular in the ASC setting, some surgeons believe that these procedures may be the next great frontier for outpatient care. -
The 21 largest spine surgery device manufacturers
Medtronic is the largest manufacturer of spine surgery devices worldwide, according to 360 Research Reports' 2023 and 2024 "Spine Surgery Device Market" report. -
Why orthopedics could shift care models, per 3 leaders
The ongoing move from fee-for-service to value-based care, pain management and evolving clinical guidelines are three trends that leaders in the orthopedic and healthcare industries are currently following.
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Former lab CEO pleads guilty to fraud at orthopedic practice
Aaron Rossi, former CEO of Reditus Labs, has pleaded guilty to federal mail and tax fraud charges stemming from a scheme from when he was employed with Bloomington-based Central Illinois Orthopedic Surgery, according to a Feb. 6 report from NPR network WGLT. -
Orthopedic Care Partners affiliates with Utah practice
Orthopedic Care Partners has affiliated with The Orthopedic Partners in Park City, Utah. -
80+ spine surgeons performing artificial disc replacement | 2024
Here are more than 80 spine surgeons who offer artificial disc replacement. -
Why shoulder replacements are moving to ASCs
CMS has approved primary shoulder replacement surgeries to take place in the ASC setting as of Jan. 1.
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The best orthopedic EHRs for 2024, per Black Book
ModMed Exscribe has been named the top electronic health record system for orthopedic practices in 2024 by healthcare IT research firm Black Book Research. -
FDA expands approval for spinal cord stimulator
The FDA has approved Boston Scientific's WaveWriter SCS Systems for treating chronic low back and leg pain in people without prior back surgery. -
Meet the spine surgeon leveraging Apple Vision Pro in the OR
Robert Masson, MD, became the first spine surgeon to bring Apple Vision Pro into the operating room. -
Twin Cities Orthopedics integrates with physical therapy group
Golden Valley, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics has integrated with InMotion Physical Therapy & Fitness, according to a Feb. 5 news release. -
Medtronic, Hall of Fame Health partner
Medtronic is partnering with Hall of Fame Health to expand access to spine and neurological care. -
Globus Medical promotes Keith Pfeil to dual C-suite role
Spinal medtech company Globus Medical named Keith Pfeil as COO, in addition to his role as CFO. -
Weight loss drugs could increase orthopedic, decrease spine volume
The impacts of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy on the orthopedic and spine industry are still largely unknown, with surgeons agreeing that it could take several years to fully see and understand their impact. -
Top hospitals for cranial neurosurgery in 5 states: Healthgrades
Healthgrades recently released its annual ranking of the top hospitals for cranial neurosurgery in the U.S. -
Crovetti Orthopaedics adds Dr. Dylan Rogers
Las Vegas-based Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine added Dylan Rogers, DO, to its staff.
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