4 Statistics on Orthopedic Surgeons' Thoughts on ACOs
Here are four statistics on how orthopedic surgeons think accountable care organizations will affect their income based on the Medscape Orthopedist and Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation Report: 2012...
View ArticleMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush Opens Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago has announced the opening of the MOR Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute.The institute offers minimally invasive procedures and microsurgery techniques for...
View ArticleTucson Medical Center to Open 4-Story Orthopedic, Surgical Tower
Tucson (Ariz.) Medical Center will soon open a four-story orthopedic and surgical tower, according to an Arizona Daily Star report. The 200,000-square-foot tower will feature 14 surgical suites, 10...
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8 Statistics for Unicondylar Knee Replacement Revision Rates
A study recently published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery examined 23,400 Oxford unicondylar knee replacements to treat osteoarthritis at 366 centers performed by 919 surgeons.The study...
View ArticleDr. Anthony Miniaci to Perform Shoulder Surgery on Edmonton Oiler Ryan...
On Tuesday, Anthony Miniaci, MD, orthopedic surgeon of the Cleveland Clinic, will perform surgery on Edmonton Oiler Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' left shoulder, according to a Calgary Herald report. Dr. Miniaci...
View ArticleDr. Drew Dossett to Perform Back Surgery on Rangers Pitcher Matt Harrison
Drew Dossett, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, is scheduled to perform a microdiscectomy on the Texas Ranger Matt Harrison, according to a Bleacher Report. Dr. Dossett will perform the procedure...
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35 Spine Device Companies Making an Impact
AccelSPINE is a forward thinking medical device company that strives to develop products and services that treat spinal disorders. The AccelSPINE portfolio showcases a wide range of complementary...
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5 Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Trends in ASCs
Hallett Mathews, MD, MBA, is the Executive Vice president and Chief Medical Officer of New York City-based Paradigm Spine, LLC, a non-fusion spinal implant and device technology manufacturer. Dr....
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5 Benefits of Selecting a Private Spine Surgery Practice
David Chang, MD, of Marina Spine Center in Los Angeles, discusses why he chose to go into private practice and how this can be the right choice for spine surgeons fresh from their fellowships. Â 1....
View ArticleDashboard Observations on 17 Niches and Specialties
Dashboard Observations on 17 Niches and Specialties; 7 Reasons to Worry About the Healthcare Economy; Is a Large Combined System Better?1. Prospects for markets within the healthcare industryThe...
View ArticleStudy: Healthcare Reforms Could Save US $560B
If the United States tinkered with Medicare more, reformed tax policies, prioritized healthcare quality and incentivized states to improve care, the healthcare system could save roughly $560 billion...
View Article5 Steps to Jumpstart Your Spine Practice Online Video 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.First websites, then social media and now you have to make an...
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Dr. John Cowin Among First to Help Wounded at Boston Marathon
John Cowin, MD, of Florida Musculoskeletal Institute, was among the first to help wounded victims of last week's bombing attack at the Boston Marathon, according to an Orlando Sentinel report.Dr. Cowin...
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Playing Moneyball in the OR to Reduce Costs
This article is written by Joseph A. Jackson, Managing Director of Strategic Healthcare Services.Moneyball is a book written by Michael Lewis and later a movie starring Brad Pitt. The premise of...
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6 Trends for Successful Spine Practice Models of the Future
Bryan Oh, MD, a neurosurgeon with a special interest in spine surgery at BASIC Spine in Orange, Calif., discusses the important elements of a successful spine practice business models in the...
View ArticleMunster Community Hospital to Expand Neurosurgery Unit
Community Hospital in Munster, Ind., began a $33 million expansion project in January, which now includes the expansion of its Neuroscience Intensive Care and Neuroscience Immediate Care units,...
View ArticleDr. Neal ElAttrache to Perform Elbow Surgery on LA Dodger Chad Billingsley
Neal ElAttrache is scheduled to perform surgery today on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, Calif., according to a MLB.com report. Dr....
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NuVasive Opens Tokyo Office
San Diego-based NuVasive has opened a Tokyo office, bringing the company's spine device offerings to the world's second largest spine market.NuVasive Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific Takaaki...
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7 Areas of Underused Potential for Spine Surgeons Online
Here are seven underused areas of online potential to have a big impact on spine surgeons and their practices.Sign up for our FREE Spine E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox! 1....
View ArticleInvibio Sponsors First International PEEK Meeting in Philadelphia
The First International PEEK Meeting will take place April 25 and 26 in Philadelphia, and medical device professionals will gather to share research and advancements in PEEK technology and clinical...
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