Top orthopedic hospital in
every state: US News
U.S. News & World Report has released its
2022-2023 list of the 50 best orthopedic
hospitals in the US. The annual list showcases
nationwide excellence in hospital care, from
orthopedics to emergency services.
How Medtronic is
strengthening its spine
business
Medtronic has strengthened its position in
the spine surgical market with several key
moves in recent months.
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Can spine bundles succeed in
value-based care?
Spine surgery bundled payments are more challenging to navigate
than similar value-based arrangements in total joint replacement
because of the wide variation of surgeries, the approaches and
levels that may be operated on in any given diagnosis, as well as the
significant cost differences in inpatient versus outpatient settings.
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3 cervical disc
replacement devices
get FDA's pre-market
approval p. 10
Number of orthopedic
surgeons in all 50
states — California has
2,406 p. 11
5 physician specialties
that drive the most
revenue p. 38
Top 4 orthopedic
residency programs
in 2022, per Doximity
p. 10
Spine, orthopedic
organizations take
position on image
requirement in prior
authorizations p. 25
United Musculoskeletal
Partners merges with
Novum Orthopedic
Partners p. 26
September 2022 • Vol. 2022 No. 5
