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7 Questions Physicians Should Consider Before ACO Participation

In a Physicians Practice article, Aubrey Westgate discusses seven questions physicians should ask themselves before deciding whether or not to participate in an accountable care organization. The...

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15 News Updates for Spine & Orthopedic Device Companies

Here are 15 recent news updates for spine and orthopedic device companies.San Francisco-based SpineGuard received FDA 510(k) clearance for three products to complete its PediGuard platform of...

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Does Industry Sponsorship of Spine Surgery Studies Impact Adverse Event...

A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery examined a surgeon's ability to honestly report adverse events for industry-sponsored spine surgery studies. The article examined the...

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Wenzel Spine Receives Patent for VariLift Interbody Fusion Cage

Austin, Texas-based Wenzel Spine received a new patent for its Zero-Profile VariLift Stand-Alone Expandable Interbody Fusion System.The patent is for the device's expandable osteosynthesis...

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Drs. Edward Simmons, Ross Sherban Partner to Form Simmons & Sherban...

Edward D. Simmons, MD, announced that he will partner with Ross Sherban, DO, to create the Simmons & Sherban Orthopaedic and Spine in Buffalo, N.Y. Dr. Sherban focuses on spinal reconstructive...

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10 Key Components of On-Call Contracts for Spine Surgeons

Wayne J. Miller, Esq., a healthcare transaction and regulatory attorney and founding partner of Compliance Law Group in Los Angeles, Calif., discusses 10 essential elements of hospital on-call...

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Tristate Brain and Spine Institute Opens New Facility

Alexandria, Minn.-based Tristate Brain and Spine Institute, formerly known as Central Minnesota Spine Center announced the opening of its new facility in Alexandria. The institute was co-founded by...

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7 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday

Here are seven things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013.Orthopedic surgeons among top specialists recruits, but salary offered falls 7% to $483k. Orthopedic surgeons are among the...

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Medtronic Center of Excellence Opens in Singapore

Medtronic opened a new Center of Excellence in Singapore to test, design and sell business models for emerging Asian markets, according to a Mass Device report.The Global Center of Excellence model is...

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Drs. Ira Fedder, R. Douglas Orr Join Tyber Medical

Morristown, N.J.-based Tyber Medical, a medical device company, announced it has added Ira Fedder, MD, and R. Douglas Orr, MD, as surgeon advisors. Dr. Fedder is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine...

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Southern Spine's C-Fuse Intervertebral Fusion System Receives FDA 510(k)...

The FDA granted Macon, Ga.-based Southern Spine 510(k) clearance for its C-Fuse cervical intervertebral body fusion system, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.In April, the device maker...

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7 Access to Care Issues for Spine Patients & How Surgeons Can Overcome Them

Several factors impact access to spine care. As the aging population increases along with life expectancy, the medical field will see a diminishing number of back pain specialists and spine surgeons to...

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20 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in August

The Food and Drug Administration granted 20 spine-related device clearances in August. Sign up for our FREE E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!   1. Firebird Spinal Fixation System...

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ISASS Responds to Proposed CMS Changes to Physician Fee Schedule

The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, represented by President Luis Pimenta, MD, PhD, and Chair of Coding and Reimbursement Morgan O. Lorio, MD, recently wrote a letter to CMS...

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Mazor Robotics Names Christopher Prentice Senior Vice President of Marketing

Israel-based Mazor Robotics has named Christopher Prentice as senior vice president of American and global marketing. Mr. Prentice will oversee the company's marketing strategy while reporting to CEO...

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California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Grants Cedars-Sinai Research...

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has granted a Cedars-Sinai research team, led by principal investigator Dan Gazit, PhD, DMD, a $5.18 million grant for the study and advancement of...

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Mercy Springfield Opens $115M Orthopedic Hospital

Mercy Springfield (Mo.) has opened a $115 million orthopedic hospital in Springfield, according to a News-Leader report. The four-story, 199,000-square-foot hospital features 10 operating rooms, 48...

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17 Orthopedic Surgeons Treating Professional Athletes

Martin O'Malley, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, performed foot surgery on the New York Knicks center Jeremy Tyler. Lorenzo Pacelli, MD, board-certified hand and orthopedic surgeon, was...

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ISASS Comments on CMS' Problematic Proposed Changes to the IDE Coverage Process

International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery President Luis Pimenta, MD, and Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs Gunnar Andersson, MD, and Frank Phillips, MD, submitted comments to Marilyn...

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Thibodaux Regional Med Center Names Mayfield Armstrong Orthopedics, Sports...

Thibodaux (La.) Regional Medical Center announced the appointment of Mayfield B. Armstrong, ATC, CPed, as director of orthopedics and sports medicine services. Mr. Armstrong has previously served as...

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