LDR, IMPLANET, Aurora Spine & More — 13 Key Notes
Here are 13 key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies. K2M closed its initial public offering and received net proceeds of approximately $120 million, after deducting underwriting...
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Dr. James Lynch Receives Service Award: 5 Things to Know
James Lynch, MD, founder of SpineNevada Minimally Invasive Spine Institute, recently received the High Fives Foundation Community Five Award. The High Fives Non-Profit Foundation is a Tahoe-based...
View Article5 Key Takeaways From Baxano Surgical's Financial Report
Baxano Surgical reported a huge increase in revenue in the first quarter of 2013 when compared with the same period last year, but reported a $0.19 loss per share. Here are five takeaways from...
View Article5 Findings on How Discograms Impact the Adjacent Level
A group of researchers examined a discogram's impact on adjacent levels for back pain patients and published their results in Spine. The researchers performed 25 discograms on nine consecutive...
View ArticleWhat Are the Biggest Opportunities for and Threats to Hospitals?
Join a distinguished group of CMOs and CEOs at Becker's Hospital Review Annual Chief Executive Officer Strategy Roundtable. Register for the meeting here.
View ArticleASC Turnaround: Surgery Center of Northeast Texas
How did ASCOA and Surgery Center of Northeast Texas partner to create a major turnaround success story? Learn more about Ambulatory Surgery Centers of America here.
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Trends in Spine Surgeon Pay: What Can the Future Hold?
Two spine surgeons discuss trends in spine surgery compensation and where it may be going. Question: Where is pay headed for spine surgeons? Brian R. Gantwerker, MD, The Craniospinal Center of Los...
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A Rapidly Evolving Field: Spine Surgeons Weigh In on Important Clinical...
Two spine surgeons discuss clinical developments in spine surgery that are radically changing the way surgeons provide care and spine surgery procedure outcomes. Question: What is the most important...
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Should Spine Surgeons Seek Out Co-Management Agreements?
Co-management agreements are increasing in popularity as the healthcare industry shifts to a value-based environment. Two spine surgeons discuss what physicians can gain from these arrangements....
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What is the Rationale Behind Declining Reimbursements for Spine Surgery? Dr....
Declining reimbursements is a top-of-the-mind issue for most spine surgeons. Here, Brian R. Gantwerker, MD, discusses trends in reimbursement for spinal procedures. Question: Where is reimbursement...
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Are Spine Surgeons Headed Toward Hospital Employment? 2 Surgeons Discuss
Facing an increasingly uncertain healthcare climate, spine surgeons have to make a tough choice — whether to remain independent or take up hospital employment. Two spine surgeons weigh in on the issue....
View ArticleUse of High-Dose Steroids for Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: 5 Key Observations
Gregory D. Schroeder, MD, of the department of orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, along with physicians from the University of British Columbia in...
View Article5 Key Updates on K2M
K2M announced that members of its management team will present at a number of investor conferences in June. Here are five key updates from K2M: 1. Eric Major, president and CEO, and Greg Cole, CFO...
View ArticleGlobus Medical Releases MONUMENT Anterior Spondylolisthesis Reduction System:...
Globus Medical, a musculoskeletal implant manufacturer, announced the launch of MONUMENT, an anterior spondylolisthesis reduction system. Here are five key facts about the device and the company....
View ArticleGreg Koonsman to Speak at Becker's CEO Roundtable
Greg Koonsman, senior partner at VMG, will take part in an expert discussion on the current state of healthcare at Becker's Hospital Review Annual Chief Executive Officer Strategy Roundtable. View...
View ArticleRadiation Exposure to Surgeons During Pedicle Screw Placement: 5 Key Findings
Radiation exposure to the surgeon during pedicle screw placement with the freehand technique is greater than with the use of navigation, according to study published in Spine. Here are five things to...
View Article5 Key Points on Aurora Spine
Here are five key points on Aurora Spine, a major player in the spine devices market: 1. Aurora Spine announced that it will be participating at the 2014 European Federation of National Associations...
View ArticleSt. Cloud Hospital Expands Neuroscience/Spine Unit: 5 Key Observations
St. Cloud (Minn.) Hospital recently expanded its neuroscience/spine unit, according to a SC Times report. 1. The expanded unit is comprised of 15,500 square feet and includes 45 beds. It is a part of...
View Article10 Things to Know About VMG
Here are 10 key points to know about healthcare valuation and transaction firm VMG Health.
View ArticleHumana Sues Medtronic Over Infuse Promotions — 5 Things to Know
Insurance giant Humana sued Medtronic over the device company's promotion of spinal biologic Infuse. 1. Medtronic has reportedly paid $210 million to physicians over a 14 year period for consulting,...
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