Anthony A. Romeo, MD

The rapid increase in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for weight loss, diabetes management and cardiovascular health has significant implications for orthopedic surgery.

According to a survey of 3,317 collegiate athletes from 2021 to 2022, 18.6% of athletes reported experiencing abusive coaching styles or supervision, with disabled athletes and team sport athletes most likely to experience abusive coaching.

Results showed Guardian Caps (Guardian Sports), add-on helmet shells designed to reduce head impact forces in football players, were not associated with reduced risk of concussions during practices or games in high school players.

In the rapidly evolving health care landscape, orthopedic surgeons in private practice face numerous challenges that threaten their viability, with declining reimbursement rates at the forefront.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Anthony A. Romeo, MD, discusses private equity and the various employment models for orthopedic surgeons in 2025.

The intersection of politics and medicine shapes the trajectory of health care delivery in the United States.

As 2024 ends, we can reflect on our achievements this year and the challenges and opportunities awaiting us in 2025.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced it would no longer move forward with its plans to limit the length of time it would cover anesthesia provided during surgery and other procedures.

The new president of the United States will have urgent issues to address, including a health care crisis marked by unsustainable costs without corresponding improvement in quality.

Orthopedic surgeons are facing an urgent challenge. The meaning behind “value-based care” has been corrupted in terms of the care provided by orthopedic surgeons.