Orthopedic surgeons across the country are advancing joint replacement, sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery and upper-extremity care while taking on new roles in research, education and healthcare leadership. The following 15 orthopedic surgeons are making an impact on the…
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Las Vegas-based Desert Orthopaedic Center has provided notice of a data privacy incident. The organization learned of the breach on or about Aug. 7. An investigation determined that certain information may have been accessed or copied without authorization, according to…
CMS is proposing to cut physician reimbursement for total hip and knee replacement by approximately 20% in 2027, on top of an 8% reduction that took effect earlier this year. The proposal would reduce physician payment for both procedures while…
The reimbursement system for orthopedics is overdue for a rework, according to surgeons calling for greater transparency from payers and faster adoption of value-based care models. Medicare reimbursement for physicians has fallen 33% when adjusted for inflation since 2001, according…
At OrthoNC, we provide Healthcare services to people who come to our clinic for only one reason — they need help and guidance. The corollary of this statement clearly spells out the philosophy of the practice, namely “to provide those…
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Orthopedic surgeons across the U.S. are advancing the specialty through clinical innovation, research, education and leadership across a wide range of subspecialties. The 20 surgeons featured below represent academic medical centers, health systems and independent practices, with expertise spanning orthopedic…
Jeffrey Reuben, MD, an orthopedic surgeon based in Texas, has disclosed a data breach affecting 17,017 current and former patients, according to a Sept. 7 report from The HIPAA Journal. Dr. Reuben provided care to patients at NW Surgery in…
Surgeons are holding MSO and health system partners to a different standard today than in the past, putting a new premium on transparency and flexibility. While organizations have the playbook down in the courtship phase, many fall short in their…
Robotic-assisted surgery has moved past the novelty stage in orthopedics, and one of the field’s earliest adopters says the technology’s biggest wins are still ahead — both in what it can prove and in who it can help. Hafiz Kassam,…
The consolidation reshaping orthopedic surgery isn’t slowing subspecialization — it’s accelerating it. As solo and small-group practices disappear, surgeons gain partners who can absorb more specialized cases, reducing pressure to remain a generalist. Increased specialization could lead to improved patient…