1. 10 Top Issues for Spine Surgeons After the Supreme Court's PPACA Ruling.        

2. Shaping the Future of Spine Care Coverage Policy: Q&A With Dr. Stephen T. Onesti of South Nassau Communities Hospital.

3. K2M Debuts Rail 4D Technology for Spinal Systems.   

4. Spine Surgeons: How will the ruling on the individual mandate impact your practice?

Dr. Don Johnson (S.C.): Faced with greater uncertainties, more surgeons including spine surgeons will become employed and leave or never enter private practice.

Dr. Ara Deukmedjian (Texas): There will most likely be more insured going to seek care for elective spine and pain management services and therapy.

Dr. Paul Slosar (Calif.): The landscape will be altered across all fields and not likely for the better.

For full answers and next week's question,  .            

5. Dr. Anthony Rinella to Receive Scoliosis Research Society Humanitarian Award.       

6. 18 Statistics on Best Regional Payors.      

7. Free Webinar: ICD-10 - Are You Prepared? This webinar featuring Kevin McDonald, Senior Vice President of Sales and George Kaplinksi, Vice President of Operations for ASC and Surgical Hospital Billing at SourceMedical will cover the benefits, implementation timeline, preparation steps and impact of ICD-10 on healthcare facilities. Thursday, July 31, 1:15PM-2:15PM. Click here to register. 

8. 55% of Physicians Use EHRs, Majority Say it Enhances Care.

9. Johnson & Johnson Orthopaedics Sales Up 10.8% in 2Q.         

10. Study: Pedicle Screw Placement 58% More Accurate With Robotic Guidance.