22 Spine Surgeon Leaders on the Most Fulfilling Aspects of Their Careers
Here are 22 spine surgeons who are leaders in professional organizations, spine practices, hospitals and innovators discussing the most fulfilling aspects of their careers.Sign up for our FREE Spine...
View Article10 Points on Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation
Here are 10 points on orthopedic surgeon compensation based on the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2012, based on 2011 data.1. Average income for orthopedic surgeons was $315,000 — a decline...
View ArticleCoding Update 2013: Shoulder Arthroplasty
There are a few updates in coding for shoulder arthroplasty for 2013, according to a report in AAOS Now.Coders can now use CPT 23473 and 23474 for revision total shoulder arthroplasty procedures...
View ArticleWhat Orthopedic Surgeons Can Expect After Bush Tax Cuts Expire: Q&A With...
Andrew Schrage of Money Crashers discusses what orthopedic surgeons can expect after the Bush Tax Cuts expire and the smartest financial moves heading into next year.Q: What will be different for spine...
View ArticleWomen and Girls Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania Honors Dr. Freddie Fu
The Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania honored Freddie Fu, MD, among others with the Special Award of Distinction for efforts in advancing women’s rights and opportunities, according...
View ArticleOrthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky Signs 10-Year Contract With Local...
The Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky has signed a contract with the McCracken County Board of Education for $200,000 over 10 years, according to a Courier-Journal report.Under the agreement,...
View ArticleWright Medical Group Reaches Financial Agreement With BioMimetic’s CEO
Medical device maker Wright Medical Group has agreed to buy BioMimetic Therapeutics for $380 million and has reached a financial agreement with Sam Lynch, MD, BioMimetic CEO, according to the Nashville...
View ArticleDelaware Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Surgeons Join Ohio Orthopedic Center...
Delaware Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has joined Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence in Columbus, according to a Digital Journal report.David Hoang, MD, John McGrail, MD, and Stephen Choban, MD, of...
View ArticleRegional Orthopedics Opens New Facility in New York
Regional Orthopedics announced the opening of a new facility in Graniteville, N.Y., according to a report in the Stanton Island Advance.Specialists at the new facility will care for athletic injuries,...
View ArticleSequestration & Medicare Cuts: Likely Result From Fiscal Cliff Talks
President Barack Obama is returning to Washington, D.C., today, cutting short his holiday vacation, to prompt further negotiations to avoid the fiscal cliff. However, senior officials in both parties...
View Article12 of the Largest False Claims Settlements in 2012
The following 12 settlements involved alleged False Claims Act violations, exceeded $1 million and were reached by hospitals and/or health systems within the past year. Settlements are arranged in...
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6 Steps to Profitability With a Spinal Arthroplasty-Focused Practice
Artificial disc replacement technology has evolved tremendously over the past decade to become a viable alternative to fusion for some cervical spine procedures. More young surgeons are learning the...
View ArticleOrthopaedic and Spine Institute Opens Pediatric Orthopedic Center
Orthopaedic and Spine Institute Medical Centers in San Antonio, Texas, have formed a new pediatric orthopedic medical center to treat children with orthopedic injuries, diseases and conditions....
View Article5 Steps to Optimize Online Marketing for Spine Surgeons
Briley Cienkosz, senior marketing director of Laser Spine Institute, discusses five steps for spine surgeons and groups to optimize online marketing efforts.1. Build a website. The first step of an...
View ArticleOmeros Shares Drop 9% After Knee Surgery Clinical Trial Results Released
Biopharmaceutical company Omeros released data from its second Phase III clinical trial for treatment in patients undergoing arthroscopic partial meniscectomy surgery.Results of the multicenter,...
View ArticleDr. Douglas Dirschl to Chair University of Chicago’s Orthopedic Surgery...
The University of Chicago Medicine has announced that Douglas R. Dirschl, MD, will chair the newly-created orthopedic surgery department, according to a Newswise report.Dr. Dirschl will assume his post...
View ArticleRecall Issued for Medtronic Infusion Pumps
The FDA issued a Class 1 recall for two of Medtronic's infusion pumps, according to The Legal Examiner.The SynchroMed II Implantable and SynchroMed EL Implantable infusion pumps may stall...
View ArticleSmith & Nephew CFO to Resign
Adrian Hennah, CFO of Smith & Nephew, will resign effective the close of business Dec. 31, according to Reuters.Mr. Hennah is reportedly joining British consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser. He...
View Article10 Orthopedic & Spine Device Companies That Received Financing in 2012
Here are 10 orthopedic and spine device companies that received financing during 2012. If you would like to add a company to this list, please contact Laura at lmiller@beckershealthcare.com.AxioMed, a...
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Private Practice Spine Surgeons Can Survive: Q&A With Dr. Ty Thaiyananthan of...
Spine surgeons across the country are facing a tough decision: how do they make changes to adapt their private practice to the changing healthcare climate or do they join an established system as an...
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