Retirement and Tax Strategies for Hospital-Based Physicians
Here are some personal finance tips for hospital-based physicians from KeyBank.
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Stem Cells for Spine: Phase 2 Outcomes Promising for Mesoblast
Mesoblast recently completed enrollment for its double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 clinical trial at multiple sites across the United States and Australia to randomize 100 patients with...
View ArticleEarly Registration for Becker's June Conference Ends May 1st
Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic, and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference will take place June 12-14 in Chicago. Claim your spot today!
View ArticleRuth Brinkley to Present at Becker's Hospital Review Meeting
Ruth Brinkley, CEO of KentuckyOne Health, will present on a panel called "Perspectives from Top Women Leaders" at Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting. There are only 80 spaces left!
View ArticleNew Legislation Introduced to Protect Sports Medicine Physicians Across State...
Two U.S. Senators recently introduced a bill that would provide licensure clarity for sports medicine professionals, according to an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons news release. AAOS...
View ArticleQuality of Life, Cost Burden High for C5 Palsy Patients Following Posterior...
A study recently published in The Spine Journal examined the cost and quality of life for patients with C5 palsy after posterior cervical decompression and fusion. Researchers examined 245 patients...
View ArticleHow to Build a Strong Healthcare Team
Here are 4 important traits to focus on when building a team for your healthcare organization.
View ArticleDr. Robert Watkins Performs Spine Surgery on New Orleans Pelican Ryan Anderson
Robert Watkins, MD, successfully performed spine surgery on New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson, according to a report by The Times Picayune. Dr. Watkins is co-director of the Marina Spine...
View ArticleDr. Troy Tippett Receives Harvey Cushing Medal From AANS
Troy M. Tippett, MD, was awarded the Harvey Cushing Medal by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons for his contributions to neurosurgery through leadership, service and dedication,...
View ArticleDr. Stefano Sinicropi to See Patients at Apple Valley Medical Center
Stefano Sinicropi, MD, has begun seeing patients at Apple Valley (Minn.) Medical Center, according to a Herald Online report. Dr. Sinicropi is a spine surgeon with Stillwater, Minn.-based Midwest...
View ArticleSteps to Improve Employee Feedback From Select International
Here are tips from Select International to make employee feedback systems more effective.
View ArticleMax Reiboldt of Coker Group to Speak at Becker's ASC Conference
Discuss professional service agreements in orthopedics and spine with Max Reiboldt of Coker Group at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference. Early...
View Article20 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in March
The Food and Drug Administration granted 20 spine-related devices in March. 1. Blackbird Spinal System from Choice Spine. 2. Interbridge Interspinous Posterior Fixation System from LDR Spine. 3....
View ArticleBecker's Hospital Meeting Session: "Surviving and Thriving as a Safety Net...
Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting will feature Alan Channing, CEO of Sinai Health System, in a session called "Surviving and Thriving as a Safety Net Hospital." All registration closes May...
View Articleathenahealth Invests in Wellframe's Patient Engagement App
Both athenahealth and British Medical Association have invested in an app that will help patients to navigate their health needs after being discharged. Read more here.
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Data Collection in Spine Surgery: Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Techniques
Data collection on minimally invasive spine surgery techniques is more common today than in the past, and long term data on several procedures will be available over the next decade to show efficacy....
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The Future of SGR: How Spine Surgeons Would Solve the Problem
Here three spine surgeons discuss what they would like to see Congress do with Medicare's sustainable growth rate formula in an ideal world. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to...
View ArticleIntegra LifeSciences, LDR, VertiFlex & More — 9 Key Notes
Here are nine key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies. Cytomedix appointed Andrew Cohen as vice president of marketing. DiscGenics announced its initial patent has been granted in...
View ArticleNeurosurgeon Dr. Charles Fager Dies
Charles A. Fager, MD, a pioneering neurosurgeon, died Tuesday, according to a Boston Globe report. Dr. Fager served as president of the Neurosurgical Society of America and chaired the neurosurgery...
View ArticleBaxano Surgical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Avance MIS Pedicle Screw...
Baxano Surgical, announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its Avance MIS Pedicle Screw System. The system may be used as an adjunct to fusion in numerous...
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