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How obesity rules, weight loss medications complicate orthopedic care
While the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons do not have hard body-mass index cutoffs for operating on patients, many providers have their own self-imposed cutoffs, according to a Sept. 4 report from The New York Times. -
The biggest concerns in orthopedics in next 10 years
Three orthopedic leaders shared their biggest concerns in the industry over the next decade with Becker's: -
Dr. Prashant Deshmane joins Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Health System Orthopedic Group has added Prashant Deshmane, MD, according to a Sept. 4 report by Daily Sentinel. -
Meet the physicians who care for the NFL's 14 highest-paid players
Jared Goff, quarterback for the Detroit Lions, has been named the highest-paid NFL player in 2024, with an on-field contract reaching $80.6 million, according to a Sept. 5 report from Forbes. -
Tri-County Orthopedics adds Dr. Brian Perez
Cedar Knolls, N.J.-based Tri-County Orthopedics has added joint replacement specialist Brian Perez, MD. -
Newman Regional Health adds sports medicine program
Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health has launched a new sports medicine program through the addition of Justin Clark, a certified athletic trainer, according to a Sept. 4 report from The Emporia Gazette. -
Dr. Thomas Lynch operates on Javier Báez
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez had hip surgery, the Detroit Free Press reported Sept. 4. -
The orthopedic procedures eligible for UnitedHealthcare's gold-card program
On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare released a list of procedures that will be eligible for its new physician gold-card program. -
Kansas system to add Dr. Firas Kawtharani
Meade, Kan.-based Artesian Valley Health System is adding orthopedic surgeon Firas Kawtharani, MD, according to a Sept. 3 report by KSCB. -
Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center adds sports medicine specialist
Rapid City, S.D.-based Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center has added sports medicine specialist Nathan Jacobson, MD. -
Rothman must pay its share of NFL player's verdict, court rules
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute will have to pay its share of former Philadelphia Eagles captain Chris Maragos' $43.5 million verdict, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sept. 3. -
EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region adds orthopedic surgeon
EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region in Durham, N.C., added orthopedic surgeon Kyle Nappo, MD, the practice said Sept. 3. -
IU Health Physicians adds orthopedic trauma surgeon
Dillon O'Neill, MD, joined Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health Physicians. -
Minnesota patient wins billing dispute with ASC following knee replacement
Stu Erck, of Monticello, Minn.,has been refunded for his knee replacement procedure after filing a grievance with UnitedHealthcare for overbilling, according to an Aug. 30 report from The Minnesota Star Tribune. -
Maxx Orthopedics gets FDA nod for knee revision system
Maxx Orthopedics has earned FDA clearance for its Freedom Titan PCK revision knee system and entered into a strategic partnership with Unik Orthopedics. -
Modern Foot & Ankle acquires Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center
Lutz, Fla.-based Modern Foot & Ankle has acquired Sarasota-based Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center. -
Dr. Kenneth Akizuki to operate on Chicago White Sox pitcher
Kenneth Akizuki, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Chicago White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe on Sept. 7. -
OrthoVirginia taps 2 new specialists
Lynchburg-based OrthoVirginia has added spine surgeon Cameron Murphy, MD, and hip and knee replacement specialist Corey Resnick, MD. -
Auburn athletics taps new head orthopedic surgeon
Benton Emblom, MD, has been named as the head orthopedic surgeon for Auburn (Ala.) University athletics. -
'A step backwards': UnitedHealthcare prior authorization requirements for PT face scrutiny
Effective Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare will begin requiring prior authorization for physical therapy services performed in multidisciplinary offices and outpatient hospital settings.
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