5 Risk Management Strategies for ASCs Performing Innovative Spine Surgeries
At the 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + the Future of Spine, June 12 in Chicago, Carol Hiatt, BSN, RN, LHRM, CASC, CNOR, an independent consultant with...
View Article5 Trends in Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Scoliosis Patients
A new study published in Spine examines national trends for pediatric idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing spinal fusion. The researchers examined the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database to...
View ArticleWashington State to Review Lumbar Spinal Fusion Coverage: 5 Thoughts From...
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurosurgeons and AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, released their comments on the Washington State...
View ArticleThe State of Healthcare: Howard Dean, John Bolton Provide Their Views
Physician, Former Six Term Governor of Vermont and Former Chairman of the Democratic National Convention, Howard Dean, and Former Ambassador to the United Nations and Republican Diplomat, John Bolton,...
View Article5 Observations on Spinal Fusion Market Analysis
ReportsnReports has come out with a new estimate on the value of the spinal fusion market over the next six years. Here's how it compares to other reports from around the industry: 1. ReportsnReports...
View ArticleClinical Considerations in Spine Surgery & Pain Management: 4 Key Observations
At the 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + the Future of Spine, June 12 in Chicago, Richard Wohns, MD, founder and president, NeoSpine; Richard Kube, MD, founder,...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Impact of MIS Surgery: 8 Key Concepts
At the 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + the Future of Spine, June 12 in Chicago, Raqeeb Haque, MD, neurosurgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, discussed minimally...
View Article5 Potential Advantages of Robot-Guided Surgery
At the 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven Conference in Chicago on June 13, Christoper R. Good, MD, Director of Research at Virginia Spine Institute provided five potential...
View Article2014 Spine Device Award Winners Receive Recognition
At the 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven Conference in Chicago on June 13, Becker's Healthcare recognized the recipients of the 2014 Spine Device Award. Devices were recognized...
View ArticleMedtronic Pays $42.9B for Covidien: 5 Key Observations
Medtronic and Covidien announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Medtronic has agreed to acquire Covidien in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at a total of...
View ArticleNew Initiatives in Spine & Pain Management: What Works Best
There have been several changes for spine and pain management professionals over the past few years, and leaders in the field are at the forefront of advocating for change. At the 12th Annual Spine,...
View Article5 Findings on How Lumbar Spine Surgery Patient Expectations Impact Outcomes
A group of spine surgeon researchers examined the Hospital for Special Surgery Cervical Spine Surgery Expectations Survey to see how patient expectations impact recovery and outcomes after cervical...
View Article6 Hospitals & Health Systems Expanding Spine Programs
Here are six hospitals and health systems that are investing in expanding their spine programs. Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb., opened a comprehensive spine center in North...
View Article$8B by 2020: 5 Points on the U.S. Orthopedic Trauma Market
The United States market for orthopedic trauma is expected to reach $8 billion by 2020, according to a new iData Research report. Here are five takeaways from the report: 1. DePuy Synthes and...
View ArticleKansas BCBS Spinal Fusion Policy Change One Year Later: 5 Things to Know
Nearly a year after the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas made coverage changes to their spinal fusion policy, the local news source KAKE.com reports patients are having a harder time accessing...
View ArticleSpine Surgery in ASCs: 6 Burning Questions About Future Feasibility
As today’s healthcare environment grows more challenging for spine surgeons, those who are leaders in the field continue to innovate and stay ahead of the curve for successful private practice. At the...
View ArticleBenvenue Medical Secures $64M Financing, Enters U.S. Spine Market: 5 Concepts
Benvenue Medical has its eye on the minimally invasive spine device market, and the company recently completed a round of financing for future growth in that space. Here are five things to know about...
View ArticleIs XLIF Spine Surgery Effective? 6 New Findings
A new study in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines the effectiveness of extreme lateral interbody fusion. The study includes 90 patients with degenerative disorders and 145 treated levels....
View ArticleLDR CFO Robert McNamara Sells 40k Shares: 5 Things to Know
Spine device company LDR Executive Vice President, CFO Robert McNamara sold 40,000 shares of LDR stock on Monday, according to a WatchListNews report. Here are five things to know about the sale: 1....
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8 Core Concepts for Cutting-Edge Comprehensive Spine Practices Today
Spine surgeons are paying closer attention to the patient experience at their practice as patients play a bigger role in choosing their specialist. Even baby boomers are going online today to educate...
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