Orthopedic Business

Hospital for Special Surgery has announced Answorth A. Allen, MD, and Mathias P. Bostrom, MD, as associate surgeons-in-chief, according to a press release.

NuVasive Inc. has announced increased net sales “driven by further adoption of new products and higher procedural volumes in the U.S.,” according to a company press release.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. reported increased net sales and diluted earnings per share during its second quarter in 2023, according to a company press release.

ConMed Corporation announced increased sales and revenue in its second-quarter 2023 financial results, according to a press release.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine has announced Dean C. Taylor, MD, COL (ret) USA, as president of the society for 2023 to 2024, according to a press release.

In its Calendar Year 2024 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and ASC Payment System Proposed Rule, CMS proposed updating payment rates for hospitals that meet applicable quality reporting requirements.

Orthopedic surgery is a dynamic specialty in medicine and orthopedic surgeons are at the forefront of health care innovation, consistently pushing boundaries of surgical care and driving both orthopedic industry and practice patterns forward.

Physician assistants are a critical component of an efficient, effective and productive orthopedic practice.

As you hopefully have heard by now, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery has made modifications to the ABOS Maintenance of Certification Program.

Bundled payment programs effectively reduced episode spending while maintaining quality of care in episodes of lower extremity joint replacement, according to results published in JAMA Health Forum.