Is the Zimmer-Biomet acquisition unraveling? 5 quick updates
Zimmer announced plans earlier this year to quietly acquire Biomet for $10.35 billion in cash and $3 billion in common stock. However, previous issues could derail the transaction, at least for a time.
View ArticleGlobalizing scoliosis care — 8 ways spine surgeons can 'do more with less'
Healthcare innovation and delivery in the United States is designed to meet rigorous quality standards while promoting cutting-edge technology for better outcomes. However, this care isn't always the...
View ArticleDr. Mark Chang performs Indiana's 1st Kiva spinal procedure — 5 quick facts
Mark Chang, MD, is the first orthopedist to perform a spinal procedure using the Kiva system in Indiana, according to a report from The Times.
View ArticleMiMedx files suit against Organogenesis — 7 things to know
MiMedx filed a tortuous interference lawsuit against Organogenesis, a company manufactures two skin substitute products competing with MiMedx's EpiFix allograft.
View ArticleCentral Minnesota Neurosciences joins CentraCare Health
The medical practice Central Minnesota Neurosciences joined CentraCare Health, according to a Dairyland Peach report.
View ArticleMiMedx subpoenaed for sales and marketing practices
The Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services issued a subpoena to MiMedx in connection with a civil investigation related to the company's sales and marketing...
View Article10 spine, neurosurgeons in the headlines — Jan. 2
Here are 10 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons in the news this week.
View ArticleTaking stock: What did lessons did spine surgeons learn in 2014?
The dawn of a new year gives all of us a chance to reflect on the year gone by and lessons we have learned. Here, five spine surgeons discuss the most important professional lessons they learned in 2014.
View ArticleEnloe Medical Center names Dr. Jeffrey Lobosky a Physician Legacy Award winner
Chico, Calif.-based Enloe Medical Center named Neurosurgeon Jeffrey Lobosky, MD, a Physician Legacy Award winner.
View ArticleZimmer, Biomet, Zyga Technology & more — 5 key notes
Here are five key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies.
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Big issues for private practice spine surgeons headed into 2015
The healthcare industry is in the midst of a major transformation; healthcare reform will exacerbate physician shortages and will create access issues for many patients.
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Minimally Invasive SI Joint Fusion: Ready for Prime Time
Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery obtained a Category I CPT code beginning January 1, 2015.
View ArticleNoridian now covers MIS SI joint fusion — 3 quick facts
Medicare Administrative Contractor Meridian Healthcare Solutions now covers minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery.
View ArticleMazor Robotics sells 6 systems, projects 4Q revenue at $5.7M — 5 things to know
Mazor Robotics sold six Renaissance robotic spine surgery systems in the fourth quarter of 2014. This news was announced ahead of the company's full year financial report, expected to be released in...
View Article10 hospitals with updated spine centers
Here are 10 hospitals updating their spine and neurosurgery services and centers at the end of 2014.
View ArticleHealthTrust names Dr. Michael Schlosser CMO — 5 things to know
Michael J. Schlosser, MD, was named chief medical officer for HealthTrust.
View Article8 key medtech industry trends in 2015
Despite challenging times in healthcare, the medtech market growth is expected to continue at a 4.4 percent compound annual growth rate through 2018 with a sales value of $384 billion worldwide next...
View ArticleLoyola University Medical Center launches spinal tumor pain relief clinical...
Maywood, Ill.-based Loyola University Medical Center launched the first clinical trial in the United States of a minimally invasive treatment designed to help relieve pain and heal spinal fractures in...
View ArticleGlobal surgical imaging market to grow at 6% for next 5 years: 5 observations
The global surgical imaging market is expected to grow over the next five years, according to a Research and Markets report.
View ArticleDr. William Choi joins Heart of Rockies Med Center
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Colo., has recently added a spine care expert to its staff, reports The Mountain Mail.
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