Spine device company goes national with "rep-less" model: Will hospitals bite?
A huge portion of the overall bill for surgery covers device and implant costs, and hospitals are starting to take notice. With new pressure to reduce costs wherever possible, materials managers and...
View ArticleVivex Biomedical acquires University of Miami Tissue Bank assets
Vivex Biomedical acquired assets and agreements of the University of Miami's Tissue Bank.
View ArticleNorth Shore Medical Center honors Dr. Terence Doorly
Several Salem, Mass.-based North Shore Medical Center physicians in the department of surgery were honored for their clinical excellence and professionalism, according to a Danvers Herald report.
View ArticleInvestor notes: 6 spine device company updates
There have been several updates for orthopedic and spine device companies this past week, as financial reports are released and new products launched.
View ArticleAdjacent segment disease: What are the risk factors for more spine surgery? —...
A group of researchers examined the risk factors for adjacent segment disease following spinal fusion and non-fusion surgery and published their findings in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
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How to grow in the era of healthcare reform & payer scrutiny: Spine...
The freestanding spine destination center could be one of the next big trends sweeping healthcare providers today. These centers meet the goals of healthcare reform, payer scrutiny, patients and...
View Article8 trends in the cervical disc replacement market
The cervical disc replacement market is expected to grow through 2020, according to a Persistence Market Research report.
View ArticleRothman Institute, Jefferson Hospital partner with 76ers — 5 things to know
The Philadelphia 76ers partnered with Rothman Institute, who will provide the official orthopedic and urgent care needs for the team.
View ArticleZyga Technology taps into unmet needs with Glyder Facet Restoration Device study
The first commercialized implantation of Glyder Facet Restoration Device from Zyga Technology took place recently in Germany.
View Article5 thoughts on predictors for longer hospital stays after spinal surgery
Length of stay at the hospital after surgery is critically important; too-short of a stay yields poor clinical quality and high readmission rates while too-long of a stay can expose patients to...
View Article8 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — Nov. 20
Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Nov. 20, 2014.
View ArticleIs bigger really better? 5 spine surgeons on physician practice consolidation
Five spine surgeons discuss consolidation among physician practices and whether this is a positive trend for the spine industry or a negative one.
View ArticleHospital for Special Surgery opens New Jersey location
Hospital for Special Surgery opened a new location in Paramus, N.J.
View ArticleHow much of physician income is tied to patient satisfaction?
For most physicians, compensation is not tied to patient satisfaction, according to Physicians Practice's 2014 Physician Compensation Survey.
View ArticleDr. Frederick Pennings joins AccelSPINE Medical Advisory Board
Frederick A. Pennings, MD, joined the AccelSPINE Medical Advisory Board.
View Article10 spine, neurosurgeons in the headlines this week — Nov. 21
Here are 10 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons that were in the news this past week.
View Article10 things to know about Amedica’s public offering
Amedica priced a firm commitment underwritten public offering.
View ArticleDoes scoliosis surgery improve quality of life? 5 key notes
A study recently published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques examined quality of life for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients before and after surgery.
View ArticleFDA delays UDI marking implementation for some orthopedic implants
There are additional delays for the unique device identifier requirements on single-use implantables.
View ArticleBaxano, Medtronic, Amedica & more — 18 key notes
Here are 18 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies.
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