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5 Tips for Entrepreneurial Spine Surgeons to Stay Independent
Hospitals are employing specialists today at a higher rate than in the past. Close to 70 percent of physicians are choosing hospital employment as the expenses increase and reimbursement decreases....
View ArticleReport: Courts Favor Physicians in Coverage Denial Appeals
A new report from the Office of the Inspector General shows that physicians fighting coverage denials have a good chance of succeeding, according to an American Medical News report.The report shows...
View ArticleAAOS Selects Leadership Fellows for 2013
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has selected the fellows for its 2013-2014 Leadership Fellows Program, according to an AAOS Now report.The one-year program matches future leaders with...
View ArticleDr. Walter Virkus to Head New Orthopedic Trauma Team at IU Health
IU Health has brought on a new team of orthopedic specialists for its Level 1 trauma center.Walter Virkus, MD, will serve as the director of orthopedic trauma and lead a new team of specialists. Dr....
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12 Steps for Spine Surgeons to Take Now Before Bush Tax Cuts Expire
Ending the Bush Era tax cuts and approaching the fiscal cliff is worrisome for many surgeons, especially those who own their own practice or real estate. However, there are steps high-income surgeons...
View ArticleSpine CPT Code Guideline Changes Announced for 2013
CPT codes and guidelines changed slightly for orthopedic-related procedures, according to AAOS Now.The manual also uses the term "physician" to include medical professionals, including \physician...
View ArticlePeter Wehrly Joins NLT Spine Board of Directors
Minimally invasive spine surgery device developer NLT Spine has added Peter Wehrly to its board of directors, according to Business Wire.Mr. Wehrly is the group president of Covidien, and has more than...
View ArticleDePuy Synthes Spine President Resigns
The president of DePuy Synthes Spine, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, has resided from his role, effective Nov. 27, according to Mass Device.Namal Nawana, who has been Synthes president since March...
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Keys to Success in the Spine Device Market & Beyond: Q&A With Eric Olson of...
Eric Olson, CEO of Amedica, discusses why his company's proprietary silicon nitride material has been so successful in the spine device market and where the company is headed in the future.Sign up for...
View ArticleDr. Timothy Williams Performs First US Knee Surgery With iPod Navigation
Timothy Williams, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, performed the first operation in the United States using an iPod-based navigation system at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis, according to a...
View ArticleDr. James Andrews Performs Knee Surgery on WWE Champion CM Punk
James Andrews, MD, founder of Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, recently performed knee surgery on WWE Champion CM Punk, also known as Phillip Jack Brooks, according to an...
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Biggest Trends in Sports Medicine Research: Q&A With Dr. Robert LaPrade of...
Robert LaPrade, MD, a complex knee surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., and chief medical research officer for the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, discusses the biggest trends and...
View Article14 Statistics on Insurers Physicians Prefer for Payment Innovation
The Medical Group Management Association recently asked 800 group practice professionals to rank seven of the largest health insurers on willingness to participate in payment innovation and...
View ArticleThe Arduous Path Toward Healthcare Reform: Is Unification of Ideals and...
This article is written by Christian G. Zimmerman, MD, FACS, MBA1 and Pennie S. Seibert, PhD1,2 1. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise, Idaho, USA2. Boise State University, Boise,...
View ArticleBiggest Challenges for Spine Surgeons Heading Into 2013: Q&A With Dr. Jeffrey...
Jeffrey A. Goldstein, MD, is a clinical professor and director of spine service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center and sits on the Board of Directors for the International...
View ArticleHow a Mechanical Diagnosis Can Improve Spine Care: Q&A With Dr. Ronald Donelson
Ronald Donelson, MD, is the president of SelfCare First in Hanover, N.H., a consulting, publishing and musculoskeletal disorder management company.He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who has...
View ArticleMedtronic Launches Cervical Facetlift Spine Device
Medtronic has launched its latest cervical surgical technique portfolio, the Cervical Facetlift, according to 4-Traders.The surgical technique indirectly decompresses the neural foramen and stabilizes...
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8 Important Spinal Technology Advances Heading Into 2013
Here are eight important spinal technology advances heading into next year.Sign up for our FREE Spine E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!1. Artificial discs. Much controversy...
View ArticleBarton College Names Dr. Mark Galland Medical Director for Athletics
Mark Galland, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina, has been named the medical director of the Barton College athletic program in Raleigh, N.C.Dr. Galland will be...
View ArticleTwo Large Orthopedic Groups in Ohio to Merge
The Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute and the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence have announced plans to merge and form the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in Ohio, according to a report...
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