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News & Analysis
Feb. 1, 2012
 

1. 8 Top Challenges for Spine Surgeons This Year From Dr. Frank Cammisa.              

                 

2. Dr. James Heckman to Chair the Collaborative Spine Research Foundation Surgeon Board

 

3. 8 Pillars of Success at Sonoran Spine Center.        

 

4. Free Webinar: ASC-Key Strategic and Business Issues for 2012 moderated by Scott Becker and featuring Jimbo Cross, Jeff Peo and Donna Greene (Feb. 29, 1:15p.m.-2:15p.m. CST). To learn more and register, .

                        

5. Spine Surgeons: Are there any procedures you are having trouble receiving reimbursement for? 

Dr. Brian Gill (Neb.): Disc replacement procedures are still difficult to get approval for. 

Dr. Paul Slosar (Calif.): Spinal fusions continue to be challenging. 

Dr. Michael Gleiber (Fla.): No. 

 

For full answers and next week's question, .   

    

6. 10 Spine Surgeons & Specialists Focusing on Ethics.    

 

7. University of Florida Honors Dr. Albert Rhoton for Neurosurgery Research.        

 

8. Interventional Spine Receives Patent for Opticage Device.         

 

9. Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review is working on a list of outstanding spine surgeons. If you would like to recommend a spine surgeon for our list, please e-mail the surgeon's name and CV to Laura at laura@beckershealthcare.com.

   

10.  Dr. Warren Roberts Opens New Aspen Spine & Neurosurgery Location in Oregon.   

 

11. Pittsburgh Insurer Will Spend $500M More to Acquire Physicians, Hospitals.        

    

12. We are seeking two smart and interesting speakers to serve as panelists for the 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference. The panels are: 

  • Key Developments in Orthopedic and Spine Devices and Implants
  • Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Practices and ASCs-Defining Issues for the Next 5 Years  
Keynote speakers for the conference include Lou Holtz, Tucker Carlson and Sam Donaldson. If you have any suggestions for members of either panel, please e-mail Scott at sbecker@beckershealthcare.com.

 

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16 Companies to Know
1. CareFusion:
www.carefusion.com
 

2. SAS - The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery:
info@isass.org;
www.isass.org

3. SI-BONE:
info@SI-BONE.com;
si-bone.com
 
4. Blue Chip Surgical Partners:
jleland@bluechipsurgical.com;
www.bluechipsurgical.com  
5. Spine Surgical Innovation:
czorn@spinesurgicalinnovation.com;
www.spinesurgicalinnovation.com

6. Invibio:
www.invibio.com

7. Chart Logic:
www.chartlogic.com
8. Havel's:
customercare@havels.com;
www.havels.com 
9. K2M:
info@K2M.com;
www.k2m.com

10. Esaote North America: 
inquire@esaoteusa.com;
www.esaoteusa.com
11. Meridian Surgical:
www.meridiansurgicalpartners.com
12. Manquet: 
info@manquet-inc.com;
www.manquet-inc.com
13. Surgical Management Professionals:
info@smpsd.com;
surgicalmanprof.com
14. Spine-health:
www.spine-health.com
15. Interventional Management Services:
www.physiciancontrol.com

16. Practice Partners in Healthcare:
ltaylor@practicepartners.org;
www.practicepartners.org
 

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