7 Statistics on 2013 Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation by Practice Setting
Orthopedic surgeons in an office-based multispecialty group practice were most highly compensated in 2013, according to the Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report 2014. Here are seven statistics on...
View ArticleHackensack University Medical Center Partners with HealthTrust Purchasing...
HealthTrust helped New Jersey-based Hackensack University Medical Center identify opportunities to save on purchased services. Read more on this case study here.
View Article5 Hospitals & Health Systems Expanding Spine Programs
Here are five hospitals and health systems that are investing in expanding their spine programs. Carolinas Hospital System in Florence, S.C., opened the Center for Advanced Joint and Spine Care....
View ArticleCerapedics, Amendia, NuVasive & More — 11 Key Notes
Here are 11 key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies. AdvaMed, a medtech lobbying group, named José Almeida the new chairman of the board of directors. BioRestorative Therapies...
View ArticleHealthTrust Selects Canon for Mobile X-Ray System
According to a recent news release, HealthTrust Purchasing Group has chosen Canon's mobile X-rays for its hospital network. Read more here.
View Article"Electrical Anesthesia - A New Era in Pain Management"
Dr. Frank Kousaie of Crystal Clinic will review electrical anesthesia for pain management at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Business of Spine....
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Combat Spine Practice Regulatory Burden: Core Concepts to Optimize Efficiency
One of the biggest challenges for private practice spine surgeons is the growing regulatory burden placed on physicians. Increased documentation makes it difficult to operate the practice efficiently,...
View ArticleDr. Maria Ryan, Deborah Proctor, and Ora Pescovitz to Speak at Becker's...
Dr. Maria Ryan of Cottage Hospital, Deborah A. Proctor of Catholic Health Association, and Ora Pescovitz of Michigan Health System will share their experience in sessions at Becker's Hospital Review...
View ArticleMark Hamm of EmCare is an Industry Leader to Know
Mark Hamm serves as CEO of EmCare and will be presenting a session on patient flow at Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting.
View ArticlePhysicians Generate $1.6T in Economic Activity; 10 Other Findings on...
The American Medical Association released a report showing physicians generate $1.6 trillion in economic activity. The report is based on data gathered in 2012 and notes the economic impact physicians...
View ArticleDr. Thomas Ellis Performs Spine Surgery on Texas Senator Wendy Davis
Thomas Ellis, MD, a surgeon with Fort Worth Brain and Spine Institute, performed anterior cervical discectomy and fusion on Texas state senator and gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis, according to a...
View Article10 Factors in Unplanned 30-Day Readmissions After Lumbar Spine Surgery
A study published in Spine examines the risk factors and causes of 30-day unplanned readmissions after lumbar spine surgery. The researchers examined a large, multicenter clinical registry for...
View Article5 Spine & Neurosurgeons & Practices for Professional Soccer Teams
Here are five spine, neurosurgeons and spine practices that provide care for professional soccer teams in the United States. If you would like to recommend another surgeon or practice for inclusion...
View ArticleFlorence Hospital Selects EmCare for ED Management
Florence Hospital at Anthem has chosen EmCare's management services for its emergency department. Read more here.
View Article7 Recent Spine, Neurosurgeon Achievements & New Leadership Roles
Here are seven recent achievements and new leadership roles for spine surgeons and neurosurgeons. Hospital for Special Surgery named Todd J. Albert, MD, surgeon-in-chief and medical director,...
View ArticleRandy Oostra, Michael Sanborn, and Dr. Michael Schatzlein to Speak at...
Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting will feature presentations by Randy Oostra of ProMedica Health System, Michael Sanborn of Baylor Medical Center, Carrollton, and Dr. Michael Schatzlein of...
View ArticleGlobal Neurostimulation Device Market to Reach $4.1B by 2018
The global neurostimulation device market is expected to grow to nearly $4.1 billion by 2018, according to a recently released report by BCC Research. The market is expected to grow at a five-year...
View ArticleAccording to TransUnion Survey, More Patients Paying Closer Attention to...
A new survey from TransUnion reports that 55% of patients have paid more attention to their medical bills in the past year. Read more on what is most important to these healthcare consumers here.
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How Spine Outcomes Registries Are Transforming Treatment From Dr. Neel Anand
The spine care field grew immensely over the past few decades and now there are multiple treatment options for patients with back pain and deformity. The treatment patients receive often depends on...
View ArticleCEOs Paul Taylor, Michael D. Williams, and Phillip Wright to Speak at...
Paul Taylor of Ozarks Community Hospital, Michael D. Williams of Community Hospital Corporation and Phillip Wright of Santa Rosa Medical Center are all scheduled to present sessions at Becker's...
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