Orthopedics

Although some spine and orthopedic groups have embraced bundled payments, interventional pain physician Taif Mukhdomi, MD, is concerned about its long term effects and sustainability. Dr. Mukhdomi is speaking at Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC +…

In today’s consumer-focused healthcare landscape, mastering the early stages of patient engagement helps build trust, streamline care delivery and drive satisfaction — especially in settings like ASCs, where efficiency and personalized service intersect. A recent roundtable hosted by CareCredit brought…

Tariffs were a key talking point among spine and orthopedic medtech leaders. Here is how five leaders are approaching the headwind, according to their first quarter earnings calls. Stryker Stryker plans to absorb the impact of tariffs, an estimated $200…

A bill introduced May 11 by House Republicans that would introduce Medicaid work requirements nationwide, stricter eligibility requirements and impose up to $715 billion in cuts over 10 years has faced criticism among hospital groups. Spine surgeons discuss what the bill means…

PNC Financial Services Group’s former president, Joseph Guyaux, has donated $3 million to Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network, with a portion earmarked for its orthopedic program, according to an April 28 report from NBC affiliate WPXI. Mr. Guyaux and his wife, Kathleen,…

Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital has added orthopedic oncologist Emily Carmody, MD, according to an April 24 report from FingerLakes.com. Dr. Carmody specializes in the removal of tumors from bones and soft tissues, prioritizing limb preservation. She is one of only 150…

At the beginning of April, Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute announced plans to shutter six clinic locations amid a physician buyout of Jacksonville-based Baptist Health. In addition to the closures, JOI will lay off 153 physicians, radiology technologists, medical secretaries, patient account representatives,…

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics has added four new leaders to its sports medicine program.  Michael Banffy, MD, has been named chief of sports medicine at Cedars-Sinai, according to an April 23 news release.  Dr. Banffy specializes in joint preservation, complex cartilage restoration…

Monterey (Calif.) Spine and Joint is joining Monterey-based Montage Health starting April 28, Monterey County Now reported. The practice will also work under the name, Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, the report said. The decision to join the health system came amid…

LEM Surgical’s Dynamis robot for spine surgery earned FDA 510(k) clearance, according to an April 24 news release.  The robot is the first multi-arm system for hard tissue surgery. One arm is for surgical guidance and one is for optical navigation. It…