Outlook for Healthcare in 2013: The Biggest Trends, Opportunities and Threats
Becker's Hospital Review hosted a webinar on February 20, bringing together six leaders from several areas within the healthcare industry to discuss current challenges and opportunities, specifically...
View ArticleFDA Issues Class 1 Recall for DePuy Revision Knee Device
The FDA issued a Class 1 recall for DePuy Orthopaedics’ LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve, which is used with the LPS system as an end-stage revision knee device.The taper connection between the sleeve and the...
View ArticleCerebral, Spine Pre-Surgical Rehearsal Device Approved by FDA
The FDA approved Surgical Theater’s Selman Surgery Rehearsal Platform, one of the only patented and approved platforms for cerebral and spine pre-surgery rehearsal, according to Today’s Medical...
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5 Ways Value Based Purchasing Can Improve Orthopedic Care
Hoag Orthopedic Institute is a hospital dedicated to orthopedic care. For the past year, the hospital has been working on a value based purchasing program and recently released the results in their...
View ArticleAmerican College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Appoints Dr. Richard Derner...
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has installed Richard Derner, DPM, as its new secretary and treasurer. Dr. Derner practices with Associated Foot & Ankle Centers of Northern Virginia...
View ArticleAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons to Name Dr. Joshua Jacobs President
Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush announced the future appointment of its own Joshua Jacobs, MD, orthopedic surgeon, as president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Jacobs...
View Article7 New Orthopedic & Spine Device Launches & Releases
St. Louis-based ulrich medical has released its flamenco Universal Spinal Fixation System in US markets. The system is designed for decompression and stabilization of thoracic and lumbosacral spine....
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How to Design a Medical Travel Program for Spine Care: Q&A With Dr. Arnold...
Interventional pain management specialist Arnold Feldman, MD, has launched The Feldman Institute's medical travel program, which helps patients arrange travel plans to his practice and surgery center...
View ArticleUtah Bill Would Alter Process for Medical Malpractice
If passed, a Utah bill would alter the process by which medical providers are summoned to appear before a pre-litigation panel in medical malpractice lawsuits, according to a Salt Lake Tribune report....
View ArticleZimmer Releases DTO 5.5 Spine Fixation System for Disc Degeneration
Zimmer Spine launched its Zimmer DTO 5.5 System for disc degeneration with fusion and non-fusion treatments.The newly released spine implant will build on the success of the original Zimmer DTO System,...
View ArticleWenatchee Valley Medical Center Opens New Spine Center
Wenatchee Valley Medical Center in Wenatchee, Wash., opened a new spine center on February 18 to help accommodate the 25,000 to 30,000 patients that come in with back pain each year, according to a...
View ArticleSurvey: 40% of Physicians Averse to ACOs
Just 60 percent of physicians are willing to participate in an accountable care arrangement, leaving 40 percent still unwilling to participate, according to a recent survey conducted by...
View ArticleAAOS Appoints Dr. Gordon Groh to Shoulder and Elbow Program Committee
Blue Ridge Bone & Joint in Asheville, N.C., announced that Gordon I. Groh, MD, has been named to the Shoulder and Elbow Program Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, an...
View ArticleUHS Orthopedics Unveils Expanded Clinical Space
UHS Orthopedics of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, N.Y., has unveiled an expanded orthopedic clinical space and new imaging equipment, according to a report by The Evening Sun. Drake Lamen,...
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5 Achievable Goals for Spine Practice Operational Success
Here are five achievable goals for spine practice operational success.Sign up for our FREE Spine E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox! 1. Analyze costs for savings opportunities....
View ArticlePremia Spine Develops Spine Implant Alternative to Fusion
Tel Aviv-based Premia Spine has developed an implant to treat spinal disorders without fusion, according to Reuters. The TOPS system is a polyurethane unit that is fixed to the spine and designed for...
View ArticleSpineGuard Receives Russian Approval for PediGuard Spine Device
San Francisco-based SpineGuard has received approval from the Russian healthcare agency to market its PediGuard device in Russia.The PediGuard system improves surgeons' pedicle screw placement during...
View ArticleDr. Dan Cooper Receives Outstanding NFL Team Physician Award
Dan Cooper, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and team orthopedic surgeon for the Dallas Cowboys, has received the Jerry "Hawk" Rhea Award given to outstanding NFL team physicians, according to an ESPN...
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5 Factors Driving Physician Practice Sales & How to Overcome Them
Transformation of the healthcare industry has increased significantly over the past few years, driven by several converging factors. These changes are creating a climate of uncertainty for private...
View Article5 Orthopedic & Spine Device Company Expansions
Pioneer Surgical Technology, based in Marquette, Mich., will open a new plant in Konstanz Germany. The company has created Pioneer Surgical Technology Deutzchland to service its growing German market....
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