Medtronic to acquire RF Surgical Systems: 6 key notes
Medtronic has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Carlsbad, Calif.-based device company RF Surgical Systems for about $235 million.
View ArticleGrowing danger of security breaches in healthcare — 6 things to know
Despite healthcare firms implementing security measures, the number of cyber attacks are increasingly prevalent in the healthcare field. Data is a sought-after commodity and hackers are determined to...
View ArticleK2M closes $16.3M share offering — 7 things to know
K2M closed its share offering of common stock.
View ArticleBacterin Q2 revenue up 12-15%: 3 key notes
Bacterin released the preliminary second quarter financial results, showing total revenue is up for the quarter.
View ArticleAnterior vs. posterior cervical fusion: Which is better? 6 key notes
A new study published in Spine examined anterior cervical fusion surgery compared with posterior laminectomy and fusion procedures with at least three levels instrumented. There were 13,662 patients...
View ArticleFDA clears joimax endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion system: 6 things to know
Germany-based spine device company joimax received FDA clearance for the Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion, or EndoLIF On-Cage implant.
View ArticleNuVasive leadership shake-up: Meet 6 new executives
NuVasive named a new president and chief operating officer in addition to several other senior leadership positions.
View ArticleChoiceSpine launches posterior cervical system — 5 key notes
ChoiceSpine launched the BLACKBIRD Posterior Cervical System.
View ArticleDo you have an independent spine practice? These ancillaries will keep you there
Lower reimbursements coupled with increasing operating expenses are tightening margins for independent medical practices. Physician owners are combating this trend in several ways, including adding...
View ArticleOrthAlign is a 2015 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award winner: 5...
OrthAlign technology received the 2015 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award in orthopedic alignment.
View ArticleHow long did physician practices take to implement their EHRs? 5 statistics
Here are five statistics on how long it took physician practices took to complete EHR implementation — from the time the purchase was made to installation and provider and staff training, according to...
View ArticleCellphones in operating rooms: An asset or distraction? — 10 things to note
Cellphones can be an asset for physicians in operating rooms to pull up important health data on patients. However, cell phones are often used for other purposes such as texting a family member or...
View Article9 reasons healthcare professionals should track artificial implants
Healthcare providers should utilize effective tracking to save healthcare dollars, according to delawareonline.
View ArticleNeurosurgeons vs. orthopedic spine surgeons: Is there a difference in spinal...
A new article published in Spine examines the factors impacting 30-day perioperative outcomes for spinal fusion by specialty using the NSQIP database.
View ArticleOrthoIndy to spend $3.8M on urgent care clinics: 5 things to know
Following the national trend toward walk-in clinics and urgent care, OrthoIndy is launching urgent care services to bring more patients into the practice, according to an Indianapolis Business Journal...
View ArticleSurgeon Scorecard — Good or bad for spine? 5 things to know
ProPublica released the "Surgeon Scorecard" database as part of the ongoing "Dollars to Doctors" feature for patients to gauge their providers' complication rates.
View ArticleMotion preservation and the rise of disc replacement
Changing clinical landscape For years, spinal fusion has been the dominant procedure for cervical spine surgery. While spinal fusion continues to hold the largest market share, tides are changing as...
View ArticleTyber Medical acquires licensing agreement for antimicrobial coating...
Tyber Medical acquired an exclusive licensing agreement for an antimicrobial surface coating technology.
View ArticleSpineGuard, Zavation validate smart screw: On to commercialization — 5 things...
SpineGuard and Zavation validated combined components for the DSG smart screw instrumentation, taking another step toward commercialization.
View ArticleDr. Mick Perez-Cruet's M14Spine honored for innovation: 5 key notes
M14Spine was featured by Crain's Detroit as one of the Most Innovative Companies.
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