November 2023 Issue of Becker's Spine Review
ON THE COVER
OrthoIndy opens new hospital
Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy opened a new hospital and facility in Brownsburg, Ind.
Smaller devicemakers eye mergers in Q3
Large spine and orthopedic mergers have closed this year, and smaller device companies have sought to get their own slice of the pie during the third quarter.
How one state is fighting scope creep
This year, the Medical Society of the State of New York collaborated with state officials to defeat 15 pieces of legislation that would expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, allowing them to practice without physician supervision, according to a Sept. 6 report from the American Medical Association.
The cost of physician turnover
Physician turnover rates are increasing as more clinicians experience burnout and decide to retire early, leave the field or refresh their practice setting.
Leadership has its own retention problem
Amid staffing shortages and dipping engagement levels, workforce retention is top-of-mind for many healthcare leaders. But oftentimes, the problem extends beyond frontline employees and into management — even C-suites.
Are insurance companies determining the future of orthopedics?
As the orthopedic industry continues to innovate with new robotic, 3D-printed and GPS-guided navigation options, physicians are concerned that insurance companies won't be open to covering new care options.
Why this orthopedic leader thinks millennials are changing care delivery
The needs and preferences of millennials may be the catalyst for change in healthcare delivery.
Why mediation is necessary in orthopedic practice?hospital partnership
Smaller orthopedic practices may want to explore partnering with a hospital, but it should be done carefully, according to Bruce Prager, MD.
SPINE
Are insurance companies determining the future of orthopedics?
As the orthopedic industry continues to innovate with new robotic, 3D-printed and GPS-guided navigation options, physicians are concerned that insurance companies won’t be open to covering new care options.
Dr. Marinus de Kleuver named president of Scoliosis Research Society
Marinus de Kleuver, MD, PhD, accepted the role of president of the Scoliosis Research Society.
Dr. Todd Lanman launches disc replacement program for patients
Todd Lanman, MD, launched the ADR Spine Top Doctors in Arthroplasty Program to connect patients with disc replacement surgeons in their regions.
Dr. Joseph Schwab to lead Cedars-Sinai spineoncology program
Joseph Schwab, MD, will lead Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai's spine-oncology program and the Center for Surgical Technology and AI Research, according to a Sept. 11 news release shared with Becker's.
Dr. Michael Gallizzi on opportunities, challenges for endoscopic spine
Spine surgeon Michael Gallizzi, MD, has had his eye on endoscopic spine surgery for years.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Why this orthopedic leader thinks millennials are changing care delivery
The needs and preferences of millennials may be the catalyst for change in healthcare delivery.
‘Patients don’t like it, physicians don’t like it’: What 1 orthopedic surgeon would change about the industry
The orthopedic industry is not without its flaws.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Why mediation is necessary in orthopedic practicehospital partnerships
Smaller orthopedic practices may want to explore partnering with a hospital, but it should be done carefully, according to Bruce Prager, MD.
American Medical Administrators acquires Midwest Bone and Joint, ASC
American Medical Administrators acquired Macon, Mo.-based Midwest Bone and Joint Center and its ASC, according to a Sept. 22 news release.
OrthoIndy opens new hospital
Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy opened a new hospital and facility in Brownsburg, Ind.
Spire Orthopedic Partners names chief legal officer
Spire Orthopedic Partners named JoAnna Nicholson as its chief legal officer, the management services organization said Sept. 5.
Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Wisconsin to open ASC in 2024
Madison-based Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Wisconsin plans to open a surgery center by November 2024, The Wisconsin State Journal reported Oct. 30.
DEVICES & IMPLANTS
Smaller devicemakers eye mergers in Q3
Large spine and orthopedic mergers have closed this year, and smaller device companies have sought to get their own slice of the pie during the third quarter.
Texas Back Institute debuts 3D-printed ALIF implant
Two spine surgeons with Plano-based Texas Back Institute debuted DeGen Medical's Solar AM implant, the medtech company said Sept. 18.
Centinal Spine’s global fusion business acquired
Centinel Spine's global fusion business will be acquired by Silony Medical.
Artificial disc market to crack $1B by 2030
The artificial disc replacement market is expexted to surpass $1.3 billion by 2030, according to Vantage Market Research.
ASC
HOPDs still outpace ASCs for many common outpatient procedures
Even as the popularity of ASC procedures rise and the costs remain lower than hospital outpatient departments in most cases, hospital outpatient departments are still outpacing ASCs in the number of procedures performed, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate Blue Health Intelligence's "Rising Prices for Hospital Outpatient Care" brief, published in September.
ASCs could have edge in race for anesthesia staff, 1 executive says
Physician shortages are prevalent in every healthcare specialty, causing worry for patients and executives alike. One major concern for practices is a decline in available anesthesia providers.
How one state is fighting scope creep
This year, the Medical Society of the State of New York collaborated with state officials to defeat 15 pieces of legislation that would expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, allowing them to practice without physician supervision, according to a Sept. 6 report from the American Medical Association.
HEALTHCARE NEWS
How Twin Cities Orthopedics’ physician president is thinking about staffing, AI and more
Christopher Meyer, MD, is optimistic about the future of Edina, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics. Recently named president of the practice, he's strategizing about ways the group can grow in the coming year.
Leadership has its own retention problem
Amid staffing shortages and dipping engagement levels, workforce retention is top-of-mind for many healthcare leaders. But oftentimes, the problem extends beyond frontline employees and into management — even C-suites
The cost of physician turnover
Physician turnover rates are increasing as more clinicians experience burnout and decide to retire early, leave the field or refresh their practice setting.