10 Key Steps to Managed Care Contracting
At the 19th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference in Chicago on Oct. 26, 2012, Managing Principal and CEO of Eveia Health Consulting & Management I. Naya Kehayes and Senior Associate at...
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4 Key Lessons for Opening a Spine ASC
When Robert S. Bray, Jr., MD, decided to open a spine-focused ambulatory surgery center, he had very few examples to look to for similar successful models. He founded and currently serves as CEO of...
View Article10 Statistics on Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation
Here are 10 statistics on orthopedic surgeon compensation based on the Orthopedist Compensation Report 2012 form Medscape.1. Academic setting: $225,0002. Healthcare organization: $427,0003. Hospital:...
View ArticleAAOS President Dr. John Tongue Responds to President Barack Obama's Re-Election
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons President John R. Tongue, MD, released a statement congratulating President Barack Obama on his re-election and said the organization is ready to assist the...
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Are ACOs Beneficial for Spine Surgeons? Q&A With Dr. Nick Shamie of UCLA...
A. Nick Shamie, MD, co-director of UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center, discusses new payment models on the horizon and how spine surgeons will fit into accountable care organizations.Q: What alternative...
View Article35 Spine Surgeons Focusing on Motion Preservation
Here are 35 spine surgeons who are focusing on motion preservation. If you would like to recommend an addition to this list, please contact Laura at lmiller@beckershealthcare.com.Sign up for our FREE...
View ArticleWright Medical Group 3Q Sales Fall 7% to $110.4M
Wright Medical Group has reported third-quarter sales of $110.4 million, down 7 percent compared to the same quarter last year.The device company's orthopedic reconstructive business and extremities...
View ArticleWright Medical Group Names Pascal Girin Executive Vice President, COO
Wright Medical Group has named Pascal Girin executive vice president and chief operating officer.In this newly created position, Mr. Girin will have global operating responsibility for Wright Medical...
View ArticleNASS to Launch Spine Outcomes Registry Pilot Program
The North American Spine Society will launch a pilot registry program next month to collect data on spine treatment clinical outcomes.The registry's goal is to detect early problems in patient care...
View ArticleMets' Lucas Duda Undergoes Wrist Surgery by Dr. Andrew Weiland
Lucas Duda, New York Mets' outfielder, underwent wrist surgery by Andrew Weiland, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery, according to a Yahoo news report.Mr. Duda, who broke his...
View ArticleDr. Richard Marks to Perform Surgery on Brewers' Brock Kjeldgaard
Richard Marks, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Froedtert Health in Milwaukee, will perform foot surgery on Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Brock Kjeldgaard, according to a Journal Sentinel...
View Article10 Ways to Destroy Spine Practice Marketing
This article was written by Dick Pepper, a medical marketing specialist who blogs at VoxMD.com and can be reached at dick .pepper@voxmd.com.The world is changing rapidly, and your practice marketing...
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Driving Spine Surgery to the Outpatient Setting: Q&A With Dr. Ty...
Ty Thaiyananthan, MD, founder and head neurosurgeon of BASIC Spine in Orange, Calif., discusses the most important elements driving the trend toward minimally invasive outpatient spine surgery.Sign up...
View ArticleSpine Surgery Associates Teams Up With Parkridge Medical Group
Spine Surgery Associates practice will now be affiliated with Parkridge Medical Group in Chattanooga, Tenn., according to The Chattanoogan.The Spine Surgery Associates includes three board-certified...
View ArticleDavid Floyd Named Group President of Orthopedics at Stryker
David Floyd was named group president of orthopedics at Stryker, effective Nov. 15.This orthopedics division includes the company's reconstructive, trauma and extremities, joint preservation,...
View ArticleTitan Spine Appoints Marcus Klarl Vice President of Sales
Titan Spine has named Marcus Klarl vice president of sales for Europe.In this position, Mr. Klarl will be responsible for the sales efforts of Titan Spine's line of specialized Endoskeleton interbody...
View ArticleInvestors Increase Stake in Smith & Nephew
An investment management firm in Atlanta has increased its number of shares in the medical device company Smith & Nephew, according to a Mass Device report.Invesco bought an addition 18.5 million...
View ArticleThe Spine Institute in Colorado to Build ASC
The Spine Institute in Loveland, Colo., has purchased 1.8 acres of land to build a new ambulatory surgery center, according to a Reporter-Herald report.The Spine Institute recently moved into a new...
View ArticleDePuy Launches New Trumatch Pin for Orthopedic Implants
DePuy Orthopaedics has introduced its Trumatch Pin Guide for use with the SIGMA Fixed Bearing Total Knee System.The FDA-approved Trumatch Pin Guide gives surgeons the option to choose either a pin...
View Article5 Points of Value Primary Spine Practitioners Bring to Spine Care
This article is written by John M. Ventura and Donald R. Murphy of Spine Care Partners, LLC.One of fastest growing segments of healthcare is that related to spine disorders. Over the past three decades...
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