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Ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery now performed by Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH in Chicago

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Pain, Spinal stenosis, Sciatica, Spinal disc herniation, Spine, Patient, Skin, ESS, Physician, RUSH

CHICAGO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing peace of mind to patients needing spine surgery, an ultra-minimally invasive procedure called endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) is now being performed in Chicago by Dr. Kern Singh of Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, a pioneer in the use of this new technique. ESS is considered the 'next generation' of minimally invasive spine surgery because it requires no incisions at all, allowing patients to recover even more quickly.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing peace of mind to patients needing spine surgery, an ultra-minimally invasive procedure called endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) is now being performed in Chicago by Dr. Kern Singh of Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, a pioneer in the use of this new technique.
  • ESS is considered the 'next generation' of minimally invasive spine surgery because it requires no incisions at all, allowing patients to recover even more quickly.
  • Click here to view video of the endoscopic spine procedure performed by Dr. Singh.
  • "Endoscopic spine surgery is being performed by just a small number of specially trained physicians in the country," explains Dr. Singh.

New Orthopedic Leadership Roles Announced for Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH Physicians

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
American Academy, Chicago White Sox, Hip, Rush University, Biochemistry, MD, Research, RUSH, Chicago Bulls, Partner (business rank), Science, Patient, Physician, Arthroscopy, Sports medicine, Faculty, Associate, Division, Elective surgery, Dentistry

CHICAGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective immediately, five Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR) physicians have been honored with new leadership roles at RUSH.

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  • CHICAGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective immediately, five Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR) physicians have been honored with new leadership roles at RUSH.
  • Brian Cole , M.D., M.B.A., Managing Partner at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, rises to Acting Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at RUSH.
  • In addition, Adam Yanke , M.D., PhD., has been appointed as the Vice Chair of Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at RUSH.
  • "I am incredibly grateful for the guidance of Dr. Josh Jacobs whose leadership, wisdom, and dedication to research have helped propel Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH to its national reputation of excellence," says Brian Cole.

Suki Assistant Receives 93.2 Overall Performance Score in 2024 KLAS Spotlight Report

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Technology, Hospitals, Health Technology, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Software, Audio, Video, Practice Management, Health, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Documentation, MEDITECH, ROI, EHR, Electronic health record, KLAS, Spotlight, Organization, RUSH, Nursing

KLAS surveyed 15 organizations that use Suki, resulting in a 93.2 overall performance score.

Key Points: 
  • KLAS surveyed 15 organizations that use Suki, resulting in a 93.2 overall performance score.
  • The KLAS report indicates that Suki delivers positive ROI quickly, with 95 percent noting they would buy the solution again.
  • “Suki customers highlight the strong performance of this technology in our recent Spotlight report on Suki Assistant.
  • To learn more about Suki, visit www.suki.ai/ , and to download the full KLAS report, go here .

DroneVideos.com Soars to #1 in US Commercial Real Estate Photography--Cites Nationwide Services, Affordability and Fast Turnaround As Key to Growth

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LEESBURG, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DroneVideos.com, the leading nationwide network of licensed and insured drone operators, is now the largest provider of commercial real estate photography in America. 

Key Points: 
  • LEESBURG, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DroneVideos.com, the leading nationwide network of licensed and insured drone operators, is now the largest provider of commercial real estate photography in America.
  • All photos are professionally edited, color-corrected, enhanced with blue-sky replacements, and delivered within 2-3 business days of the shoot."
  • Jesuele notes that every commercial real estate package comes with a FREE "Twilight Photo" by converting a photoshoot image into a dramatic nighttime shot.
  • "We strongly urge real estate professionals to experience just how accessible and reasonably priced DroneVideos.com's photography services are," says Jesuele.

RUSH Deepens its AI Efforts by Teaming Up with Suki to Tackle Clinician Burnout

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
RUSH, Documentation, Assistant, Partnership, Patient, SVP, Electronic health record, AI, MD, EHR, Siri, Medical device

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Suki, the leader in voice artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare, today announced that RUSH University System for Health, an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of individuals and diverse communities, will be trialing its AI Assistant. With deep Electronic Health Record (EHR) integrations and a wide range of capabilities including ambient note generation, seamless coding, and Siri-like dictate and command modes, Suki operates as a full-fledged assistant with transformative benefits to clinicians and health systems. As an early adopter of cutting-edge documentation solutions, RUSH recognizes the advantages of AI solutions and will be deploying Suki across its network.

Key Points: 
  • As an early adopter of cutting-edge documentation solutions, RUSH recognizes the advantages of AI solutions and will be deploying Suki across its network.
  • By automating tedious tasks, Suki empowers medical professionals to devote more attention to patient care.
  • "After using other AI documentation solutions, Suki stood out to us for its depth of integration with Epic, ability to do more than documentation, and competitive cost.
  • The integration will allow RUSH clinicians to improve efficiency and provide high-quality, personalized care – from disease management to prevention across 30+ specialties.

Chicago White Sox Team Physician Warns Baseball Parents to Beware of Overuse Injury Epidemic

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Monday, March 4, 2024
RUSH, UCL, USA Baseball, Little League Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Physician, Basketball, Pain, Injury, Major League Baseball, Baseball, Mechanics, Tennis, Parent, Prevalence, Swimming, Patient, Elbow, Journal, Child, Hand, Athlete, Wrist, Attitude, Pressure, Toy

CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mark Cohen , hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, and an official team physician for the Chicago White Sox, wants to warn parents about the epidemic he is seeing in his practice: youth baseball players experiencing overuse injuries in greater numbers.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mark Cohen , hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, and an official team physician for the Chicago White Sox, wants to warn parents about the epidemic he is seeing in his practice: youth baseball players experiencing overuse injuries in greater numbers.
  • "I'm a huge baseball fan and have enjoyed treating professional and youth players for many years," Dr. Cohen explains.
  • "Ten years ago, Tommy John surgery was a treatment for Major League Baseball players," explains Dr. Cohen.
  • Many players and parents see this as a way to advance to higher levels of baseball.

Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, FAAOS, Receives American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Highest Leadership Honor

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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The Tipton Leadership Award recognizes AAOS members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities that have benefitted the orthopaedic community, patients and/or the American public.

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  • The Tipton Leadership Award recognizes AAOS members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities that have benefitted the orthopaedic community, patients and/or the American public.
  • "It is a distinctive honor to receive this award.
  • I had the great fortune of working with Dr. Tipton early in my career, when I was 'learning the ropes' of AAOS volunteer service," Dr. Jacobs said.
  • "He was an inspirational leader, who had the ability to evoke the best qualities in people, motivating service for a higher cause."

COLD WEATHER PLATFORM TENNIS SEASON IS HERE: TIPS TO AVOID INJURY AND 'PADDLE ON'

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Injury, Tennis, Patient, APTA, Ligament, Athlete, Sports medicine, RUSH, Exercise, Sports equipment

"We see a lot of racquet sport patients in our clinics," explains Dr. Ghannad.

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  • "We see a lot of racquet sport patients in our clinics," explains Dr. Ghannad.
  • "At this time of year, we frequently treat upper and lower body injuries to platform tennis players.
  • The sport involves a mix of speed, agility, and quick energy bursts, which makes athletes more susceptible to injury.
  • "Platform tennis is a great way to exercise in the winter and I don't want to discourage anyone from playing it," says Dr. Ghannad.

AMBETTER OF ILLINOIS EXPANDS PROVIDER NETWORK TO INCLUDE RUSH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOR HEALTH

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Health insurance marketplace, Health equity, NYSE, Riverside Medical Center, Insurance, Patient, University Medical Center, CNC, RUSH, Partnership, Rush Copley Medical Center, Health, Nursing, Centene Corporation

CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter of Illinois, a product offered by Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) which provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through the Health Insurance Marketplace (Healthcare.gov), announced today a partnership with RUSH University System for Health to increase access to quality healthcare. Ambetter of Illinois members in the Chicagoland area can now receive care at any of the 140 RUSH locations in the region.

Key Points: 
  • Ambetter of Illinois members in the Chicagoland area can now receive care at any of the 140 RUSH locations in the region.
  • The agreement gives Ambetter of Illinois members access to the latest healthcare technology and resources available in all four of RUSH's hospitals—RUSH University Medical Center, RUSH Copley Medical Center, RUSH Oak Park Hospital, and Riverside Medical Center.
  • RUSH also offers more than 500 Spanish-speaking providers, providing Ambetter of Illinois members additional assurance and services to help better manage their care.
  • Ambetter of Illinois' members can make an appointment, find a provider, or review their benefits by logging into their account at ambetterofillinois.com .

RECORD NUMBER OF MIDWEST ORTHOPAEDICS AT RUSH PHYSICIANS NAMED TO CHICAGO MAGAZINE'S "TOP DOCS" LIST

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Physician, RUSH, MOR, DRS, Sports medicine, Chicago (magazine)

CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A record fifteen Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR) physicians were named among Chicago Magazine's "Top Docs" list.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A record fifteen Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR) physicians were named among Chicago Magazine's "Top Docs" list.
  • Compiled by Castle Connelly, a physician-led healthcare research and information company, the "Top Docs" list includes Chicago area doctors who were selected by their peers.
  • Mark Cohen, John Fernandez, and Robert Wysocki (hand surgery category); Dr. Joshua Blomgren (sports medicine category); and Dr. Leda Ghannad (physical medicine and rehabilitation category).
  • This is the highest number of MOR physicians named to this honor since the inception of the popular list published in Chicago Magazine.