The " Same Rate for Same Service" concept  argues that services should be paid equally, regardless of where they are provided. This...

For years, the emphasis on focal cartilage lesions has been primarily on restoring the cartilage cap. However, evolving knowledge...

Exactech, founded by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bill Petty in 1985, evolved into a big player in the orthopedic space, achieving revenues of...

Media outlets with large audiences have been focusing on Crocs, and not in a good way. Not enough support  A Health News from NPR segment...

The  AOFAS annual meeting  was held in Vancouver British Columbia in September. The robust program featured many standout presentations,...

Accessing and sharing information has never been easier. Dr. Selene Parekh is doing his part to foster connections for educational...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Medical malpractice litigation is an unfortunate aspect of any physician’s or surgeon's practice. Orthopedic...

Foot Innovate held its Leadership Conference in Dallas from June 6-8, 2024. Chairman Mark Easley and the Foot Innovate leadership team of...

Orthopedic medicine Almost 23,000 orthopedic surgeons practice in the US. Among the states, New Hampshire has the highest number of...

Dr. Ned Amendola MD, FAAOS, FRCS(C) from Duke University was named second vice president of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons...

Startup capital is the fuel for innovation in foot and ankle surgery. There are several sources for capital with debt financing through...

Chelsea spent close to $750 million on player acquisition in the past year, culminating in a $131 million deal for Enzo Fernández. The...

Big Sky and AOFAS. The intimate setting of Big Sky, Montana hosted the AOFAS winter meeting last month. Designed as a smaller meeting in...

by John Strong Barriers to new technology? Do you have a contract with our GPO? GPOs write contracts and negotiate contract terms....

First filed in 2018, Wright Medical Technology, Inc. alleged that Paragon 28 infringed on 10 patents with 100 different implants related...

VR and implant design Virtual reality (VR) and medical device companies are teaming up to create a virtual lab for design surgeons....

Consider these three angles following the shareholder alert over the Treace Medical Investigation last week. 1. Fact The double-edged...

by John Strong Healthcare Group Purchasing is a $235+ billion business. Consolidation of GPOs Healthcare group purchasing organizations...

The concept of removing the talents (and costs) of the medical device sales rep from the OR has long been debated. The good news is that,...

Work, alcohol, and digital exposure all can be enjoyable, but they can also be detrimental when consumed in XS dose. Renaissance German...