Orthopedic Business

Hospital for Special Surgery Florida has appointed Tara M. McCoy as CEO, according to a company press release.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Jack M. Bert, MD, spoke about bundled payment systems for orthopedic providers to attract employers.

Characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a low sense of personal accomplishment, the published literature has shown between 40% and 60% of orthopedic surgeons will experience episodes of burnout during their career.

Results showed physician group practices that participate in a bundled payment model have associated cost savings for surgical but not medical episodes, while participating hospitals have savings for both surgical and medical episodes.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Embody Inc. for $155 million at closing, according to a company press release.

Published results found inconsistencies between mean prices insurers negotiate for total joint arthroplasty and hospital-provided quality of care.

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and OrthoIllinois have announced an aggregation in which the two groups will become independent divisions of a new entity named OrthoMidwest, according to a press release.

Providence Medical Technology has announced FDA clearance of the Cavux facet fixation system for a new indication in the treatment of cervical pseudarthrosis, according to a press release.

The American Orthopaedic Association has announced an endorsement and commitment to the principles of the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance for diversity, equity and inclusion in orthopedics, according to a press release.

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons has issued a follow-up statement to Congress on the recently released omnibus package, which proposes payment cuts for Medicare physicians in 2023, according to a press release.