Today's Top 20 Stories
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Alphatec directors buy more company stock
Two Alphatec executives acquired more shares of company stock, according to Aug. 5 Securities and Exchange Commission filings. -
Pennsylvania medical center completes 1st meniscal transplant surgery
Surgeons from Johnstown, Pa.-based Conemaugh Physician Group's Western Pennsylvania Orthopedics practice have completed the first meniscal transplant surgery at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, according to an Aug. 5 report from CBS affiliate WTAJ. -
Wood County Hospital adds ExcelsiusGPS spine robot
Bowling Green, Ohio-based Wood County Hospital has purchased an ExcelsiusGPS robot for spine surgery, according to an Aug. 5 report from Bowling Green Independent Media.
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California orthopedic surgeon sued for allegedly using incorrect hardware in knee replacement
Michael Laird, MD, orthopedic surgeon at San Luis Obispo, Calif.-based Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group, is facing a lawsuit for allegedly replacing a knee with hardware that he knew was too big, according to an Aug. 5 report from The Tribune. -
2 spine devicemakers raise millions
Two spine medtech companies secured financing to support their growth. -
Advantage Orthopedic and Sports Medicine suffers data breach
Gresham, Ore.-based Advantage Orthopedic and Sports Medicine notified patients of a data breach that was discovered in February. -
Steindler Orthopedics opens new clinic
Iowa City-based Steindler Orthopedics opened its eighth location in Cedar Rapids, The Gazette reported Aug. 6.
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How orthopedic surgery starting salary range changed over 6 years
The average orthopedic surgeon starting salaries ranged from $500,000 on the low end and $815,000 on the higher end in 2023/2024, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives. -
Orthopedic surgeons bill more to commercial payers than any specialty
Orthopedic surgeons billed an average of $9,809,514 to commercial payers in 2023, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 "Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives" report. -
12 systems securing Joint Commission accreditation in 2024
The Joint Commission recognizes health systems across the U.S. with a gold seal of approval for various specialties, including spine and hip-related measures, based on a number of performance measures. -
Neuralink implanted in 2nd patient
A second patient received a Neuralink implant, USA Today reported Aug. 5.
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Cape Fear Valley Health adds orthopedic practice
Clinton, N.C.-based Cape Fear Valley Huff Orthopedics & Sports Medicine joined Fayetteville, N.C.-based Cape Fear Valley Health. -
Orthopedic starting salary hits $686K
Orthopedic surgeons have the highest average starting salary among several specialties, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives. -
8 spine, orthopedic companies's lobbying expenditures in 2024
Several major orthopedic and spine device companies, from Zimmer Biomet to Smith+Nephew, have spent substantial amounts of money lobbying in Washington, D.C., in the 2024 season. -
Mercy Health opens full-service Ohio orthopedic practice
Mercy Health — Kings Mills Hospital has opened a full-service orthopedic practice on its campus in Mason, Ohio, according to an Aug. 5 report from Cincinnati.com. -
Best neurosurgery hospitals on the West Coast: US News
Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for neurology and neurosurgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, nine are located on the West Coast. -
Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons eyes new Alabama surgery center
Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons in Montgomery, Ala., is planning to build a surgery center in the same city, according to an Aug. 3 Facebook post. -
Personalized spine implants get CMS coverage
Carlsmed's aprevo spine implants earned favorable payment coverage from Medicare, the devicemaker said Aug. 5. -
Dr. Matthew Hefner reaches 100th surgery with spine robot
Matthew Hefner, MD, of Bossier City, La.-based WK Precision Neurosurgery, performed his 100th surgery with the ExcelsiusGPS robot. -
Why a cohesive culture matters at Hospital for Special Surgery
Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA, who was recently named chief medical officer of Hospital for Special Surgery's Florida division, wants to prioritize a consistent culture across the system's Northeast and Southern presences.
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