Gain Immediately Useful Knowledge for Your ASC at Becker's June Conference
Register for the the 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Future of Spine. Call (800) 417-2035, email registration@beckershealthcare.com, or visit...
View ArticleDePuy Synthes Spine, Biomaterials Granted Exclusive Right to Market Cellular...
DePuy Synthes Spine and DePuy Synthes Biomaterials have gained the exclusive worldwide rights to market LifeNet Health's cellular allograft product.This agreement is DePuy Synthes Spine's first move...
View Article16 Orthopedic Surgeons on the Move
Here are eight orthopedic surgeons on the move, in the last month. Williamsport, Pa.-based Susquehanna Health Orthopedics announced the addition of John Bailey, MD; Patrick Carey, DO; and Mark Rackish,...
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Benefits, Economics & Process of Outpatient Spine Surgery in ASCs: Q&A With...
William Tally, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Institute, discusses outpatient spine surgery trends and how new physicians can begin bringing cases into the ASC. Question: How...
View ArticleNew Whitepaper from Towers Watson on Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions in healthcare are on the rise. Navigate potential risks and gains involved through this new whitepaper sponsored by Towers Watson. Learn more and download the whitepaper here.
View ArticleWhitepaper From HFAP Focuses on Stroke Ready Certification
Download this whitepaper from HFAP to learn about Stroke Ready Certification programs and their impact on rural communities....
View ArticleAAOS Names Ellen Moore Chief Education Officer
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons named Ellen Moore the new Chief Education Officer. Ms. Moore brings several years of leadership experience in multiple organizations to her new role...
View ArticleActifus for MIS TLIF: How Does It Compare to BMP?
A study recently published in Spine compares arthrodesis rates between patients undergoing single-level minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with Actifuse or recombinant bone...
View Article100 Great Hospitals List, Sponsored by TeamHealth and Cejka, Coming Soon
Becker's Hospital Review's annual list of 100 Great Hospitals, sponsored by TeamHealth (888-741-7925) and Cejka Search (800-296-2698), will be published in May. To learn more about the 100 Great...
View ArticleDevice Companies — 7 Key Notes — DePuy Synthes, Zimmer & More
Here are seven key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies.DePuy Synthes Spine and DePuy Synthes Biomaterials have gained the exclusive worldwide rights to market LifeNet Health's...
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How Will Healthcare Reform Impact Spine Surgery Reimbursements?
The rollout of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is changing the face healthcare delivery and reimbursements. Here three spine surgeons discuss healthcare reform, its impact on...
View ArticleHoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian to Launch Neurosurgery Spine Program
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, Calif., is planning to launch the Hoag Neurosurgery Spine Program. The neurosurgery spine program will offer a team approach to evaluating...
View ArticleStudy: Orthopedists Most Financially Stable Physician Specialty
Orthopedists are the most financially stable with 77 percent in the specialty reporting at least adequate savings, according to a Medscape Orthopedist Lifestyle Report 2014.Here are the top five most...
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16 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in January
The Food and Drug Administration granted 16 spine-related medical device clearances in January. 1. SpineFrontier A-CIFT Colofuse Cervical Intervertebral Fusion Device System from SpineFrontier. 2....
View ArticleTeamHealth: Proactivity, Communication Are Keys to Reducing Readmissions
To reach TeamHealth, call (888) 741-7925. Read more here.
View ArticleAnne Bahr Takes On New Role at CollectRx
Anne Bahr is the new vice president of sales and account management at CollectRx. To reach CollectRx, call (301) 230-2440. For other ASC industry moves, see here.
View ArticleSpinal Injury After Vehicle Collision: 10 Characteristics
Spine surgeons and researchers recently published an article in The Spine Journal examining the characteristics of spinal injuries incurred from motor vehicle collisions. The researchers examined 631...
View ArticleNuVasive Appoints Quentin Blackford, Mike Paolucci to Executive Leadership...
San Diego-based NuVasive made several changes to its executive leadership, including promoting Quentin Blackford to executive vice president of finance and investor relations.Mike Paolucci has been...
View ArticleMazor Robotics Names Michael Berman to Board of Directors
Mazor Robotics appointed Michael Berman to the company's board of directors, bringing the board to six members.Mr. Berman co-founded eight medical device companies, as well as Velocimed and BridgePoint...
View Article7 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday
Here are seven things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014.Aetna's revised coverage on spine cages includes some cervical fusions.In the fall of 2013, Aetna considered changing its...
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