How Are Orthopedists Getting Paid? 8 Statistics
Here are eight statistics on the payments and plans orthopedic surgeons accept, according to the Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report: 2013.New payment models:Concierge practice — 2...
View ArticleCervical Spinal Fusion 30-Day Readmission: 4 Predictors
A new study published in Spine examines the 30-day readmission predictors for patients after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. The study includes patients who underwent ACDF or anterior...
View ArticleDr. Gary Michelson Donates $50M to Build USC Bioscience Center
Gary Michelson, MD, a retired orthopedic surgeon and spine device inventor, donated $50 million to the University of Southern California for the construction of a bioscience research building,...
View ArticleSpine Compression Fractures Best Treated With Vertebral Augmentation, Study Says
Interventional augmentation procedures for spine compression fractures have proven to strengthen bones for longer and result in shorter hospitals stays than non-operative treatment, such as bed rest,...
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The Future of Spine Surgery: Pervasive Scrutiny & Shifting Trends Create...
This article is sponsored by Specialty Healthcare Advisers, a MCRA Company. The business of spine has become very tricky business. "For hospital CEOs back in 1990s through mid-2000s, the business...
View Article5 Orthopedic & Spine Device Company Leadership Moves
Here are five recent leadership and executives moves at orthopedic and spine device companies.Cambridge, Mass.-based InVivo Therapeutics named Steven McAllister as its interim CFO as of Dec. 31,...
View ArticleA 'Disruptive' Model: How Implant Partners Is Shaking Up Orthopedic Device Sales
About three years ago, executives at Wright Medical Group looked at the orthopedic industry's sharply-increasing device costs coupled with decreasing procedure reimbursements and saw an opportunity to...
View ArticleDr. Jeffrey Wingate Joins North American Spine's Back Treatment Team
North American Spine announced the addition of orthopedic spine surgeon Jeffrey Wingate, MD, to its back pain treatment team. Dr. Wingate will perform cervical, thoracic, and lumbar surgeries using...
View ArticleRobotic Guidance in Spine Surgery Lowers Radiation Exposure 74% vs....
A new study published in Spine assesses the radiation exposure during robot-guided vertebral body augmentation compared to fluoroscopy. The researchers examined 33 patients with 60 vertebral...
View ArticleMazor Robotics Pens Deal with Hospital GPO to Provide Renaissance System Access
Mazor Robotics has signed an agreement with one of the largest group purchasing organizations for hospitals to provide members access to the Renaissance system and the company's portfolio of disposable...
View ArticleMicroPort Scientific's Acquisition Creates MicroPort Orthopedics Division
Arlington, Tenn.-based MicroPort Scientific recently acquired Wright Medical Group's OrthoRecon business and established its own MicroPort Orthopedics, now the sixth largest hip and knee reconstruction...
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The Future of Spine Surgery at ASCs: Q&A With Meridian Surgical Partners...
Kenny Hancock, President and Chief Development Officer of Meridian Surgical Partners, discusses the future of spine surgery at ambulatory surgery centers. Question: Will there be more, fewer or about...
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44 Spine & Orthopedic Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in December
The Food and Drug Administration granted 44 orthopedic and spine-related device clearances in December. 1. Perimeter C Spinal System from Medtornic Sofamor Danek. 2. Anodyne Anterior Cervical Plate...
View ArticleDevice Companies — 6 Key Notes — Biomet, Wright Medical, Mazor Robotics & More
Here are six key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies.Warsaw, Ind.-based Biomet experienced solid growth in the second quarter of 2014 with a net income of $4.9 million, up from the...
View ArticleCervical Spinal Fusion: Study Examines Adjacent Segment Disease
A new study published in Spine examines the long-term effects of repeat cervical fusion for patients who develop adjacent segment disease. The study examined 888 patients who underwent anterior...
View ArticleCMS to Disclose Individual Physician Pay Under Freedom of Information Act
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will disclose individual physician payments for requests under the Freedom of Information Act, according to a Medscape report. Access will be given to...
View ArticleNuVasive Releases Preliminary Financials, Expects $683M in 2013 Revenue
NuVasive released its preliminary unaudited financial results this week for the full year of 2013 and anticipates earning $683 million in revenue.The expected revenue is up from the previously-issued...
View ArticleCMS to Cover Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression With Coverage Evidence...
CMS released its final decision memorandum for percutaneous image-guided lumbar decompression for spinal stenosis and will allow coverage with evidence development. This decision means patients...
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Spine Moneyball: How Analytics Will Impact Spine Care Over the Next 5 Years
Analytics are the way of the future in healthcare and spine surgery is just beginning to jump on board. Jonathan Slotkin, MD, is the Director of Spinal Surgery at the Geisinger Health System...
View ArticleCervical Spine Fusion Reintubation: Outcomes & Predictors Analysis
A study published in Spine recently assessed the perioperative patient characteristics, hospital resource utilization and early postoperative outcomes for patients who needed reintubation following...
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