Feb. 15, 2012
1. 19 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in January.
2. Spine Surgery Coding Updates for 2012.
3. 17 Spine Surgeon Leaders in State Orthopedic Societies.
4. Free Webinar: ASCs-Key Strategic and Business Issues for 2012 moderated by Scott Becker and featuring Jeff Peo, Jimbo Cross and Donna Greene of ASCOA (Feb. 29, 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. CST). To learn more and register for the ASC webinar, .
5. 10 Spine Surgeons on the Move.
6. Spine Surgeons: Have you seen patient volume increase or decrease in the past year?
Dr. Brian Gill (Neb.): My patient volume has slightly increased.
Dr. Michael Gleiber (Fla.): My patient volume has actually increased.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian (Fla.): Decrease.
For full answers and next week's question, .
7. New Jersey Spine Society Comes Together for Reimbursement Advocacy Efforts.
8. Amedica Launches New Spinal Fusion Device.
9. 10 Evolving Issues for Hospitals, Health Systems, Physicians & ACOs.
10. Health Insurers Allege Fraud and Kickbacks Against Out-of-Network ASC Providers Who Forgive Patients' Financial Responsibility.
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