Today's Top 20 Stories
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Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania expands pain intervention team
The Camp Hill-based Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania has added pain intervention physician David Weiss, DO, to its team. -
Smith+Nephew rakes in $1.4B in Q2 revenue
Orthopedic and medtech company Smith+Nephew recorded more than $1.4 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2024, according to its Aug. 1 financial results. -
Best neurosurgery hospitals on the East Coast: US News
Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for neurology and neurosurgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, 18 are located on the East Coast.
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Spine surgeons make the most of cross-department teamwork
More spine surgeons are embracing cross-departmental collaboration. Four physicians discuss strategies to make the most of that teamwork. -
DePuy Synthes launches Velys Spine
DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic company, earned FDA 510(k) clearance for and launched Velys Spine. -
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mary Powell Lewis dies at 98
Mary Powell Lewis, MD, a pioneer for women in orthopedics, died July 15 at age 98, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Aug. 1. -
Spine surgeon publishes business book for physicians
Spine surgeon Kingsley Chin, MD, has published a book about entrepreneurship, according to a July 31 news release.
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10 orthopedic leadership moves surgeons are watching
Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons that have recently taken on leadership roles, as reported by Becker's since June 26: -
OhioHealth taps chief of musculoskeletal services
Columbus-based OhioHealth has created the role of chief of musculoskeletal services and tapped Darrin Bright, MD, to step into the role. -
Orthopedic surgeon seeks $6M from Summit Health, alleging underpayment
Former New Providence N.J.-based Summit Health orthopedic surgeon Michael Cushner, MD, is seeking $6 million from the system alleging underpayment, according to a July 31 report from the Westfair Business Journal. -
Good Samaritan Hospital earns 1st spine surgery accreditation in Ohio
Cincinnati-based Good Samaritan Hospital has become the first hospital in Ohio to earn the Joint Commission's gold seal of approval for advanced certification in spine surgery.
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MiRus spine device earns breakthrough designation
MiRus earned the FDA's breakthrough device designation for the Europa posterior cervical system, the devicemaker said July 31. -
Alphatec sees 25% revenue growth, $41M net loss in Q2
Alphatec reported second quarter revenue of $146 million, according to financial results shared July 31. -
Surgery Partners buys 16 Wisconsin orthopedic practices
Franklin-based Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin has sold its 14 groups and two ASCs to management services organization Surgery Partners. -
The 'simple answer' to the spine surgeon-payer dynamic
The payer and spine surgeon relationship has been complicated over the years. Six spine surgeons discuss how those relationships can be improved. -
The future of spine surgeon autonomy
From physician independence to data collection, spine surgeons are thinking about the future of autonomy in their field. -
Cedars-Sinai, Select Medical launch physical therapy program for spine patients
Select Medical and Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai launched a specialized spine care program for acute or chronic spine patients, according to a July 31 news release. -
Orthopedic PA burnout rate nears 30%
Nearly 30% of orthopedic surgery physician assistants are experiencing at least one symptom of burnout, according to the latest specialty report from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, released July 29. -
Newport Hospital earns advanced certification for hip, knee replacements
Newport (R.I.) Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's advanced certification for total hip and knee replacements, according to a July 31 report from What's Up Newp. -
4 health systems opening spine, orthopedic centers
Here are four health systems from across the U.S. that have opened orthopedic and spine practices in the last month, as reported by Becker's since July 2:
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