Two-Level Cervical Disc Replacement: LDR's Journey to FDA Approval & the Next...
LDR's Mobi-C cervical disc replacement recently received FDA market approval for two-level indications and became the first device to be endorsed for multiple level indications in the cervical...
View Article8 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday
Here are eight things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013.Artificial disc replacement is more effective short term for degenerative disc disease, study says.Disc replacement...
View ArticleOrthopedic Surgeons Among Top Specialists Recruits, But Salary Offered Falls...
Orthopedic surgeons are among the top 20 recruited physician specialists, according to a report from staffing firm Merritt Hawkins. Â However, salaries offers for orthopedic surgeons have fallen 7...
View ArticleFDA Grants SpineGuard 510(k) Clearance for 3 Versions of PediGuard Platform
San Francisco-based SpineGuard received FDA 510(k) clearance for three products to complete its PediGuard platform of single-use drilling instruments for pedicle screw pilot holes.Clearance was granted...
View ArticleFormer NASS President Dr. Neil Kahanovitz Wins $2.7M Royalty Dispute With...
A New Jersey court has determined two Biomet subsidiaries still owe $2.7 million in royalty payments to spine surgeon Neil Kahanovitz, MD, after they stopped paying him in 2008, according to a Mass...
View ArticlePay-For-Performance Impact on Physician Practices: 4 Statistics
Most physicians believe that shifting to pay-for-performance programs would positively affect quality of care at their practice, according to the "2013 Physician Sentiment Index," by Epocrates and...
View Article12 States Where Dominant Payers Face Most Competition
Here are 12 states where dominant payers capture only 42 percent of the market share or less, according to a report from Kaiser Health Facts. Sign up for our FREE E-Weekly for more coverage like this...
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5 Thoughts From Surgeons on the Future of Spine Surgery
Here are five spine surgeons' thoughts on big topics and trends in the spine field today.   Spine surgeon employment  Gunnar B.J. Andersson, MD, PhD, Chairman Emeritus of the Department of...
View ArticleNFL Settles Concussion Suit
The National Football League has announced a $765 million settlement in a case brought forth by 4,500 former athletes accusing the league of concealing and overlooking the dangers of concussions and...
View ArticleFDA Issues Class 1 Recall for Stryker Spine's OASYS Midline Occiput Plate
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Class 1 recall for Stryker Spine's OASYS Midline Occiput Plate.The agency's most serious recall was initiated after Stryker received reports of...
View ArticleWhat Happens When Goliath Buys David? Healthcare Consolidation Effects
The structure and scope of the healthcare industry continues to change in response to healthcare reform and general market trends. One visible result of these changes is that hospitals are merging and...
View Article5 Recent Findings on ACOs
The relative youth of accountable care organizations make the model ripe for further study and analysis. Are there more Medicare or commercial ACOs? Do physicians regard the model differently based on...
View ArticleCan Spine ASCs Be Profitable? 5 Considerations
Here are five considerations from industry experts on how to be profitable as a spine ASC.1. Take ownership of healthcare dollars. A huge "don't" on improving spine center profits is allowing...
View Article30 Spine Surgeons Leading Fellowship Programs
Here are 30 spine surgeons leading spine surgery fellowship programs. If you would like to recommend another surgeon for inclusion on this list, please contact Anuja at avaidya@beckershealthcare.com....
View ArticleAdult Spinal Deformity Readmission: 3 Risk Factors
A recent study published in Spine examined the hospital readmission risks for patients with adult spinal deformity. The study gathered information from a single institution from 2006 to 2011 for 836...
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Leadership & Innovation in Spine Fellowship Programs: Q&A with Dr. Richard...
Nearly all spine surgeons today undergo fellowship training, with many fellowships at hospitals and academic medical centers. However, Texas Back Institute in Plano launched a fellowship program more...
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The Medtronic Effect: 3 Trends for Medical Device Company Diversification
Medtronic, one of the largest medical device manufacturers in the world, made headlines recently with its $200 million acquisition of Cardiocom, a disease management and patient monitoring firm.Though...
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Introducing Continuity Into Spine Care: 5 Pillars of Salem Spine Center's...
Physician collaboration across fields of patient care is necessary as value-based care becomes the measure with which the healthcare field is judged. Maurice Collada, MD, board-certified neurosurgeon...
View ArticleMedtronic Expands Offerings With Creation of Medtronic Hospital Solution...
Medtronic announced the development of the Medtronic Hospital Solution, a business focused on hospital partnerships to increase operational efficiency.Medtronic Hospital Solutions' first contracts have...
View ArticleDr. Seth Grossman Joins Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group
Rockville Centre, N.Y.-based Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group announced the addition of Seth A. Grossman, MD, to its medical staff, according to a Long Island Business News report. Dr. Grossman...
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