Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries are so common that they have become almost invisible in discussions about healthcare spending. Yet for self-insured employers and other plan sponsors, MSK conditions consistently rank among the top cost drivers, often representing 20–30% of total health…
Orthopedic
Physician autonomy remains more important than ever in the orthopedic landscape, but it has to look different compared to past decades, Michael Meneghini, MD, said. Dr. Meneghini, CEO of Noblesville, Ind.-based Indiana Orthopedic Institute, spoke about what this shift looks…
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (Pa.) named Ryan Albrecht as its new CEO, effective March 2. Mr. Albrecht is succeeding Bill Weik, who is retiring from the role, according to a Jan. 13 news release shared with Becker’s. Mr. Albrecht’s past experiences include…
Spine technologies tout improved precision, efficiency and patient outcomes but they come at a hefty price tag, especially in ASC settings. Surgeons discuss the technologies that have provided the best payoff for their practice and margins. Editor’s note: Responses were…
Medical City Weatherford (Texas) added a spine surgery program for the first time in more than a decade, according to a Dec. 12 news release. The hospital’s new program includes posterior lumbar laminectomy and discectomy and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. “This…
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Nova Ortho and Spine, a subsidiary of Cardiff Lexington, performed its first procedures at Doctor’s Memorial Hospital in Perry, Fla., according to a Dec. 11 news release. Doctor’s Memorial Hospital is in Taylor County, Fla., which is an underserved areas…
Over the last 15 years, I have spoken with hundreds of orthopedic surgeons who have shared the same concern: They need more new patients to remain successful in independent practice. Whether they are battling declining surgical volumes, increased competition from…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has renewed the terms of three physician leaders, with the new appointments set to begin at the end of 2026. Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, was unanimously re-elected as president. Dr. Vaccaro has served in the role since…