Business of Orthopedics News

Most medical practices subject to data security regulations of the HIPAA Security Rule have adopted administrative, physical and technical safeguards for electronic protected health information in accordance with the HIPAA Security Rule.

The Integrate-C Interbody Fusion System by HAPPE Spine, a spinal fusion cage designed for enhanced bone ingrowth, has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA, according to a press release.

Net sales at NuVasive Inc increased 5.8% in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the same quarter last year, according to a press release.

Net product sales at Heron Therapeutics Inc. grew 26% in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the same quarter last year, driven by 15% growth in its oncology care products, according to a press release on quarterly financial results.

Taking call, an arrangement in which employees can be called during certain periods of time to work, is generally expected among health care workers, including orthopedic surgeons.

Orthopedic surgeons should be reimbursed for taking hospital call. This will enhance the care given to orthopedic patients and consultant services.

Among the various types of liability that orthopedic surgeons may face, including employee claims, HIPAA violations, cyber liability and slip-and-fall injuries, medical malpractice may be the most impactful.

The topic of medical malpractice often provokes anxiety for physicians, especially orthopedic surgeons.

NEW ORLEANS — When implementing the collection of patient-reported outcomes, Elizabeth G. Matzkin, MD, said it is important for physicians, their team and patients to commit to data collection.

NEW ORLEANS — Efficiency, control, patient communication and the ability to leverage technology are integral to outpatient shoulder arthroplasty, according to a presenter at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting.