Medtronic Spine to Cut 230 Jobs
Medtronic announced it plans to eliminate 230 jobs from its Memphis, Tenn.-based spine division, according to a Pioneer Press report.The announcement comes as Medtronic’s fiscal year ended in late...
View ArticleStudy: Limiting Device Company, Provider Relationships Could Hurt Innovation
A recent study in Medical Care examined the contributions of physicians to new medical devices by looking at four major device firms and quantifying the information received from physician- and non...
View ArticleSmith & Nephew Revenue Down 4 percent in Q1, $300M Share Buyback Announced
London-based Smith & Nephew announced first quarter revenue at $1.075 billion, down nearly 4 percent from $1.079 billion reported during the same period last year.The company’s operating profit...
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Developing a Multidisciplinary Spine Center of Excellence: Q&A With Dr. Jason...
Medical care is more coordinated today than ever, and spine specialists are beginning to form groups and organizations that will provide comprehensive treatment for back pain patients. The Spine Center...
View ArticleDePuy Receives FDA Supplemental Pre-Market Approval for Hip Devices
Warsaw, Ind.-based DePuy Orthopaedics received FDA pre-market supplement approval for its CERAMAX total hip system and BIOLOX delta ceramic-on-ceramic 36mm large femoral head.The CERAMAX received...
View ArticleDr. Robert Watkins Performs Spine Surgery on Tim Melia of Chivas USA
On May 2, Robert Watkins, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and co-director Marina Spine Clinic in Marina del Rey, Calif., performed a successful microscopic lumbar discectomy on Chivas USA goalkeeper Tim...
View Article5 Key Strategies to Optimize Spine Surgery Revenue
"These are tumultuous times for our industry as a whole," said Arthur E. Casey, CASC, senior vice president of business development of Outpatient Healthcare Strategies, a management consulting services...
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Translating a Passion for Spine to a Successful Practice: Q&A With Dr. Samuel...
Samuel Cho, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Dr. Cho has expertise in scoliosis...
View ArticleNeurosurgeon Annual & Hourly Pay: 8 Statistics
The total average compensation for full-time neurosurgeons is roughly $829,000, and the average gross revenue per neurosurgeon is more than three times that amount. Physician staffing firm Jackson...
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Zimmer Purchases Joint Preservation Treatment From Knee Creations
Zimmer Holdings acquired the business assets of West Chester, Pa.-based Knee Creations, the developer of a proprietary joint preservation treatment Subchondroplasty. Subchondroplasty involves the use...
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NuVasive Acquires ANC Spine Implant Manufacturer for $4.5M
San Diego, Calif.-based NuVasive has acquired ANC, a spine implant manufacturer based in Dayton, Ohio.NuVasive will pay approximately $4.5 million for the company, which NuVasive has been involved with...
View ArticleDr. Scott Powell Joins MusiCares Board of Directors
Orthopedic surgeon Scott E. Powell, MD, was elected to the MusiCares Board of Directors.MusicCares is the Grammy's charitable arm that provides medical assistance for musicians without adequate medical...
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12 Best & Worst States for Physicians to Practice
After analyzing physician density, malpractice coverage, insurance competition, medical board activity, insurance mix, income tax and cost of living from across the country, Medscape released the best...
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8 Orthopedic Surgeons Treating Professional Athletes
Robert Watkins, MD, of Marina Spine Center in Marina del Rey, Calif., performed a successful microscopic lumbar discectomy on Chivas USA goalkeeper Tim Melia. Sign up for our FREE Orthopedic E-Weekly...
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9 Recent Spine Surgeon Honors
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons has announced its new officer appointments. William Couldwell, MD, PhD, FAANS, has been named the AANS president. Robert Harbaugh, MD, FAANS, FACS, is...
View ArticlePhysicians' Clinics Add 5,400 Jobs in April
The healthcare sector added 19,000 seasonally adjusted jobs in April, 5,400 of which occurred in physicians' offices, according to preliminary results from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics....
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The Art of Orthopedics & What Lies Ahead: Q&A With Dr. Barbara Bergin of...
Barbara Bergin, MD, is a founding member of Texas Orthopedics, Sports and Rehabilitation Associates in Austin and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to serving as an...
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Physician Medical Group M&A Activity Drops 37% in Q1
There were 12 merger and acquisition deals for physician medical groups in the first quarter of 2013, which was down 37 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2012, according to a report from Irving...
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12 Investments to Strengthen Physician Portfolios: Report
Medscape Business of Medicine has released a report detailing 12 stocks for physicians to enhance their portfolio.Sign up for our FREE Spine E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!The...
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X-Spine's Zygafix Facet Fusion System Receives FDA Clearance
Miamisburg, Ohio-based X-Spine received FDA clearance for its Zygafix Facet Fusion System for fusion and stabilization of the facet joint.The device can be implanted through minimally invasive...
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