Latest Financial Reports From Zimmer, Medtronic: 10 Key Observations
Several spine and orthopedic device companies recently released their latest financial reports. Here are 10 things to know about Zimmer's 2014 first quarter financial results and Medtronic's fiscal...
View ArticleAllegheny Health Network Names Dr. Donald Whiting Neurosurgery Chairman: 4...
Allegheny Health Network announced Donald Whiting, MD, will take over as neurosurgery chairmen, according to a TribLive report. Here are five things to know about the appointment: 1. A search...
View ArticlePoised for Growth? 5 Highlights From K2M's Q1 Financial Report
K2M reported their first quarter 2014 financial results and analysis for the future given the company's initial public offering earlier this year. Here are five things to know about K2M's first...
View Article5 Points on MIS vs. Open TLIF for Obese Patients
A study published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques compares minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion to the open procedure for obese patients. The prospective...
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XLIF for Scoliosis Surgery: Dr. Frank Phillips Measures Positive Outcomes
Frank M. Phillips, MD, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center and Co-Director of the Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Minimally Invasive Spine Institute in Chicago, recently...
View ArticleWill Medtronic Buy Smith & Nephew? 8 Things to Know
Rumors run freely today about whether Medtronic will purchase Smith & Nephew after Bloomberg reported late last night the device company giant Medtronic is eyeing Smith & Nephew, which...
View Article"Clinical Co-Management in an Accountable Care World" Session
Ernest Tsoules Jr of Nawis Healthways and Dr. R. David Heekin of St. Vincent's Medical Center Southside will present the session "Clinical Co-Management in an Accountable Care World" at Becker's 12th...
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The Spine Institute of Connecticut at Saint Francis Opens: 4 Things to Know
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Conn., formally opened The Spine Institute of Connecticut at Saint Francis. Here are five things to know about the Spine Institute: 1. The...
View Article"Successful Transformational Strategies for the New Healthcare Environment"
Dr. Thomas Royer, former CEO of CHRISTUS Health, will present "Successful Transformational Strategies for the New Healthcare Environment" at Becker's Hospital Review Annual Chief Executive Officer...
View ArticleAmSurg Corp Acquires Sheridan Healthcare
AmSurg Corp recently acquired physician services provider Sheridan Healthcare for $2.35 billion. Read more here.
View ArticleSpinal Fusion Hospital Costs Skyrocket $140k With VTE: 5 Things to Know
A study recently published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery examines risk factors for venous thromboembolic events after spinal fusion. Researchers examined 710,154 patients who underwent...
View ArticleAmedica Ceases Amniotic Derived Allograft Products: 5 Key Observations
Amedica, a biomaterial company focused on using its silicon nitride technology platform to develop a range of medical devices, announced that it will cease distribution of amniotic derived allograft...
View Article7 Orthopedic Surgeons Treating Professional Athletes
Here are seven orthopedic surgeons treating professional athletes. Andrew D. Cooper, MD, performed knee surgery on Jordan Allen, a midfielder with Real Salt Lake. Drew Dossett, MD, performed spinal...
View Article10 Things to Know About Physician Services Provider Sheridan Healthcare
Here is a list of 10 updates and items to note about Sheridan Healthcare.
View ArticleLourdes Health Network Opens Joint & Spine Center: 5 Things to Know
Pasco, Wash.-based Lourdes Health Network will soon open a new inpatient unit as part of its Joint & Spine Center, according to a Tri-City Herald report. Here are five key points: 1. Lourdes...
View ArticleAsia Pacific Spinal Implant, Bone Growth Substitute Market: $7B by 2022 — 5...
A new report from Decision Resources Group examines the Asian Pacific spinal implant and bone graft substitute market through 2022. Here are five highlights from the report: 1. The Asia Pacific...
View Article15 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in May
The Food and Drug Administration granted 15 spine-related device clearances in May. 1. XCage Interbody Fusion System from Ouroboros Medical. 2. Integra Expandable Intervertebral Body Fusion Device...
View ArticleNMBS Named to Becker's List of 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare
Revenue cycle management company National Medical Billing Services was recently named to Becker's list of 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare. See the full list here.
View Article5 Things to Know About Orchid Orthopedic Solutions' Growth
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions applied for the Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption in Delhi Township, according to a Lansing State Journal report. The application was approved earlier this month after a...
View ArticleWhat Final Steps Should ASCs Take to Prepare for ICD-10?
Join a session with Jessica Edmiston of National Medical Billing Services at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Future of Spine. The conference...
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