Leaders From Eveia Health to Present at Becker's June Conference
Naya Kehayes and Michael McClain will present a session on orthopedic and spine contract negotiations at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Business...
View ArticleBiomet Files for IPO of Up To $100M
Biomet has filed with U.S. regulators for an initial public offering of its common shares of up to $100 million, according to a Reuters report. The company was taken private in 2007 for $11.3 billion...
View Article5 Spine & Orthopedic Medical Devices Recently Reaching Milestones
Here are five medical devices that reached milestones within the last month. LDR announced that there have been more than 50,000 implantations of its VerteBRIDGE plating technology worldwide. Ortho...
View ArticleTips to Prevent Data Breaches at Anesthesiology Practices
Anesthesia Business Consultants provide 9 steps to prevent health data breaches in a recent blog post. Read more here.
View Article11 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in February
The Food and Drug Administration granted 11 spine-related device clearances in February. 1. DeRoyal Spine Spacer System from DeRoyal Industries. 2. Juliet LL Lateral Lumbar Cage from Spineart. 3....
View ArticleMinimally Invasive SI Joint Fusion Gets Category I CPT Code
The American Medical Association's CPT Editorial Panel voted to establish a Category I CPT Code for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion. The Panel voted to establish the code for MIS SI joint...
View Article31 Spine Surgeons Focused on Trauma
Here are 31 spine surgeons who are focused on trauma care. If you would like to recommend another surgeon for inclusion on this list, please contact Anuja Vaidya at avaidya@beckershealthcare.com.Neel...
View ArticleThe Future of ACOs for Anesthesiologists
Tony Mira, president and CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, discusses what is ahead for accountable care organizations as the industry shifts to value-based care. Read more here.
View ArticleMichael Lipomi of Surgical Management Professionals to Speak at Becker's ASC...
Surgical Management Professionals President and CEO Michael Lipomi will participate on an expert panel to advise on ASC profitability at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain...
View ArticleIs There Room for New ASCs in 2014?
The ASC industry saw major growth throughout the early 2000s. Reed Martin of Surgical Management Professionals shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities for new surgery centers in this...
View ArticleACOs, Population Health, Affiliation Among Topics for Becker's Hospital Meeting
Accountable care organizations, population health, affiliation, and other issues will be covered in Track F of Becker's Hospital Meeting. The early registration deadline is April 1st. Read more and...
View ArticleLevel 1 Trauma Centers: Cervical Spine Clearance Protocol Overview
A study published in the March 2014 edition of Spine examines protocol for cervical spine clearance in level 1 trauma centers. The researchers connected with 191 trauma centers in the United States...
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Spine Field Development: Big Areas for Growth From Dr. Amir Vokshoor
Spinal biologics have immense potential for the future of healing. Surgeons and scientists are working together to build upon the developed over the past decade and advance treatment for patients in...
View ArticleShould Resorption After ALIF be Considered a Complication?
A study published in Spine examines incidence of resorption after anterior lumbar interbody fusion. Researchers retrospectively examined 60 patients undergoing ALIF using femoral ring...
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Do Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
Minimally invasive spine surgery today offers several potential benefits, but there are still risks involved. Surgeons from around the country discuss benefits, drawbacks and where they stand in the...
View ArticleTop Risk-Management Concern for CFOs: Unanticipated Labor Costs
According to a recent Bank of America Merrill Lynch survey, unanticipated labor costs are the biggest risk-management concern for CFOs this year. Click here to view other top issues for finance...
View ArticleBank of America Donates to Fight Childhood Obestity
Bank of America has given a grant of $10,000 to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital toward a program to combat childhood obesity. Click here to read more.
View Article1,200 Attendees Expected at Becker's Hospital Meeting
Record attendance is anticipated at Becker's 5th Annual Hospital Review Meeting. Register for the event by April 1st and save. Learn more here.
View ArticleSurgery for Scoliosis: Data Shows Quality, Cost Effective
A study published in Spine recently examined the cost and value of spinal deformity surgery. The researchers scoured the MEDLINE and PubMed databases for articles on patients undergoing treatment for...
View ArticleDr. James Weinstein Receives OREF Clinical Research Award
James Weinstein, DO, MS, CEO and President of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System, and his team were awarded the 2014 OREF Clinical Research Award for their work with the Spine Patient Outcomes...
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