11 Spine & Neurosurgeons on the Move
Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Mass., announced the addition of Jeannette Liu, MD, to its medical staff.Edward D. Simmons, MD, announced he will partner with Ross Sherban, DO, to create the...
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8 Strategies for Better Spine Surgeon Documentation — And Why It's Necessary...
Documentation is an important part of patient care and accurate documentation is essential for spine surgeons to receive payment on their procedures. "It's important for surgeons to get a more accurate...
View ArticleLarge Orthopedic & Spine Groups Across the US Form PHO
Cleveland Clinic, OrthoCarolina, Rothman Institute and The CORE Institute have formed the National Orthopaedic & Spine Alliance, a clinically integrated orthopedic physician hospital organization....
View Article6 Findings on High-Dose BMP for Spine Surgery
A study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery examined the impact of high-dose rhBMP-2. The study authors examined 502 consecutive adult patients who received a high dosage, on average 115...
View ArticleScoliosis Research Society Honors Two Spine Surgeons
The Scoliosis Research Society has honored two physicians with the 2013 Whitecloud Award for the Best Clinical Paper. The winners include Justin Smith, MD, for the paper "Surgical Treatment of...
View ArticleAMA Launches SGR Repeal Campaign
The American Medical Association has launched a grassroots campaign to urge Congress to reform the Medicare physician payment systems. The campaign includes a new interactive website,...
View ArticleDr. Behnam Salari Joins The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey
The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey in Hackettstown announced the addition of Behnam Salari, DO, to its medical staff, according to a report by The Sparta Independent. Dr. Salari is a dual...
View ArticleTitan Spine Debuts Study Supporting its Device Surface Technology
Titan Spine has a new study backing its device surface technology compared with PEEK and smooth titanium alloy materials.Researchers found a 100 percent increase in production of key angiogenic factors...
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10 Must-Read Articles for Spine Surgeons on Big Healthcare Industry Changes
Here are 10 articles about big changes that spine surgeons should know. Sign up for our FREE E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox! 1. The Future of Spine Surgeon Employment:...
View ArticleSI-BONE Reaches 25k Implantation Milestone for iFuse Device
San Jose, Calif.-based SI-BONE announced more than 8,500 patients have been treated with its iFuse minimally invasive implant system for fusion of the sacroiliac joint.To date, more than 25,000 iFuse...
View ArticleCongress of Neurological Surgeons to Host First Innovation and Technology...
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons will debut the Innovation and Technology Symposium at its annual meeting in San Francisco Oct. 19-23.Neurosurgery Innovations will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on...
View ArticleRecently-Appointed InVivo Therapeutics Acting CFO Sean Moran Abruptly Resigns
Sean Moran, recently-appointed acting CFO of InVivo Therapeutics Holdings, resigned effective immediately, and interim CEO Michael Astrue will fill the position until a replacement is found, according...
View Article5 Questions to Ask Before Transitioning Spine Cases to an ASC
The following content is sponsored by Paradigm Spine.Linda Sanchez serves as both the practice director at the Center for Spine Care in Dallas and as the administrator for the Institute for Minimally...
View Article15 Statistics on Orthopedic Surgeon Salaries: What Do Base Offers Look Like?
Last year, the base salary offers for orthopedic surgeons ranged anywhere from an average low of $250,000 to a high of $750,000. According to a physician salary offer report from Merritt Hawkins,...
View ArticleMinimally Invasive SpineCARE Adds Orthopedic Medical Services Division
Irving, Texas-based Minimally Invasive SpineCARE has unveiled a new medical services division called OrthoCARE. Through the new division, the spine center will provide general orthopedic care, foot and...
View ArticleAAOS: 5 Common Orthopedic Tests & Treatments That Are "Not Always Necessary"
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons released a list of tests commonly ordered but not always necessary as part of the ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely campaign. The list, designed to "support...
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39 Spine & Orthopedic Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in August
The Food and Drug Administration granted 39 orthopedic- and spine-related device clearances in August. Sign up for our FREE E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox! 1. RigidLoop...
View Article89 Spinal Surgeon Device Inventors & Innovators to Know
Here are 89 spine surgeons who have invented and developed devices for spine surgery. To recommend a surgeon for the list, contact Heather at hlinder@beckershealthcare.com. John M. Abrahams, MD (New...
View Article8 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday
Here are eight things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013.ISASS responded to proposed CMS changes to physician fee schedule, IDE coverage process.The International Society for the...
View ArticleDr. Robert Watkins to Perform Neck Surgery on New York Mets Closer Bobby Parnell
Robert Watkins, MD, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon and co-director of the Marina Spine Clinic in Marina del Rey, Calif., is scheduled to perform neck surgery on the New York Mets closing...
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