As payer denials and prior authorization hurdles continue to rise, orthopedic surgeons continue to face pressures to getting paid. Two surgeons connected with Becker’s to share the biggest reimbursement challenges they are currently facing. Question: What is your biggest obstacle to getting…
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Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Mass., have created an algorithm to predict total knee replacement outcomes in patients five years post-surgery. The study, co-authored by orthopedic specialists David Ayers, MD, Hua Zheng, PhD, Mohamed Yousef, MD, PhD, and Wenyun…
Orthopedic surgeons see higher average wages in outpatient care centers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data, as of May 2024, provides the annual mean wage for orthopedic surgeons, except those in pediatrics, in five…
Globus Medial completed its acquisition of Nevero, a spinal cord stimulator company, according to an April 3 news release. The acquisition expands Globus Medical’s reach in the musculoskeletal market and the opportunity to add to its product portfolio. The deal…
Investment firm Viscogliosi Brothers completed its acquisition of Stryker’s U.S. spine business, according to an April 1 news release. The business will operate as VB Spine, and Marc, John and Anthony Viscogliosi are serving as co-CEOs. Stryker’s Mako Spine and Copilot are…
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Every orthopedic surgery residency program in the U.S. filled all of its slots for 2025, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program released March 21. Just seven states, Alaska, Delaware, Idaho, Maine, Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming, lack orthopedic residency…
Chicago-based Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital has tapped Erik King, MD, as division head of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. King will retain his current role as professor of orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and…
Ron Rosenberger was named CFO of United Musculoskeletal Partners, according to a March 27 LinkedIn post. Mr. Rosenberger has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare finance. He previously held leadership roles at Tenet Healthcare, was CFO of Clarvida and CFO…
Hinesville, Ga.-based Liberty Regional Medical Center and Savannah, Ga.-based Chatham Orthopaedic Associates are opening a new location in Midway, Ga. Greer E. Noonburg, MD, will work out of the new office, according to a March 27 announcement in Coastal Courier. Dr. Noonburg specializes…
Powers Health and Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana, both in Munster, are collaborating to open an ASC, according to a March 27 news release. The Joint & Spine Center at Powers Health in Crown Point is expected to open later in 2025.…