1. Southern Spine highlights review published on StabiLink MIS Interlaminar Spinal Fixation System: 4 takeaways

A new publication, "Clinical and Biomechanical Advantages of Interspinous Process Fixation: A Review," provides insight on Southern Spine's StabiLink MIS Interlaminar Spinal Fixation System. By Megan Wood - 10/17/17

2. Amedica earns extension to demonstrate Nasdaq listing compliance — 4 points

The Nasdaq Hearings Panel is allowing Amedica an extension to demonstrate it is in full compliance to be listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market. By Megan Wood - 10/17/17

3. Rep. Tom Marino no longer under consideration for drug czar: 3 things to know

Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pa., is no longer in the running to become the next drug czar, CNBC reports. By Megan Wood - 10/17/17

Regulatory affairs and the revenue cycle: What to watch for in the ASC industry

4. Newport Hospital opens Comprehensive Spine Center

The Comprehensive Spine Center Newport (R.I.) Hospital opened Oct. 10, according to Newport Buzz. By Megan Wood - 10/17/17

5. Newbridge Spine & Pain Center partners with Privia Medical Group: 5 notes

Frederick, Md.-based Newbridge Spine & Pain Center is now in partnership with Privia Medical Group. By Megan Wood - 10/17/17

6. Dr. Brian Willis to chair LSU Health Shreveport's neurosurgery department on interim basis: 5 things to know

Brian Willis, MD, will serve as the interim chairman of Louisiana-based LSU Health Shreveport's neurosurgery department, according to KTBS. By Megan Wood - 10/17/17

7. C-arm market to experience 3.4% CAGR into 2025: 9 observations

The global C-arm marketed is predicted to grow at a 3.4 percent compound annual growth rate from 2014 to 2025, according to Million Insights. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/17/17

A systems approach to transforming your radiology service line for better patient care at lower cost

8. Steadman Philippon Research Institute becomes part of 1st U.S. International Olympic Center: 6 takeaways

Vail, Colo.-based Steadman Philippon Research Institute, the United States Olympic Committee's sports medicine division and the University of Utah are partnering to form the first U.S. International Olympic Center for Prevention of Injury and Projection of Athlete Health. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/17/17

9. MiMedx cautions CEO imposter emails: 5 things to know

MiMedx Group launched an investigation into fake email accounts impersonating the company's CEO and other executives. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/17/17

10. The Villages Health opens 8th care center, adds orthopedic specialist: 5 insights

The Villages (Fla.) Health opened The Brownwood Care Center in The Villages, Fla., and welcomed new orthopedic and neurology specialists, according to The Villages Daily Sun. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/17/17

11. Are 2 spine surgeons better than 1 for deformity? 5 key findings

A new study published in Spinal Deformity examines whether using two surgeons for posterior spinal fusion patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who have large-magnitude curves produces better outcomes. By Laura Dyrda - 10/17/17

12. Dr. Frank Phillips: No. 1 concern for spine? Insurance companies dictating care

Frank Phillips, MD, co-founder of the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute at Rush in Chicago, discusses his biggest concern for spine surgeons today. By Laura Dyrda - 10/17/17

13. Advance Spine & Pain Center combats security breach: 5 key points

San Antonio-based Advanced Spine and Pain Center faced a breach in security on July 31, 2017 after learning patients were being solicited to pay an outstanding balance from an unknown person. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/16/17

14. Dr. Ronnie Mimran recognized as Top Doctor: 5 highlights

Ronnie I. Mimran, MD, of Danville, Calif.-based Pacific Brain & Spine, earned recognition as a 2017 Top Doctor in the San Francisco Bay Area. By Megan Wood - 10/16/17

15. OrthoPediatrics Corp. closes initial public offering of 4.6M shares: 5 insights

OrthoPediatrics Corp. closed its initial pubic offering of $59.8 million. By Megan Wood - 10/16/17

16. Drs. Austin Chen, David Dare & more: 5 sports medicine physicians on the move

Here are five sports medicine physicians who joined new practice or took on new roles. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/16/17

17. Arthrex to build $30M manufacturing plant in South Carolina: 5 insights

Arthrex is set to build a $30 million manufacturing plant in Anderson County, S.C. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/16/17

18. Johnson & Johnson medical device segment reports 4.9% sales growth in 2Q 2017 – to see greater growth in 3Q

Johnson & Johnson's medical device segment saw 4.9 percent sales growth in the second quarter of 2017 and the segment is predicted to report expanded sales growth in the third quarter, according to Market Realist. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/16/17

19. Orthopaedic Implant Company launches external fixation system: 5 takeaways

The Orthopaedic Implant Company launched the OIC External Fixation System at the 2017 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/16/17

20. AMA jumpstarts its Integrated Health Model Initiative : 6 things to know

The American Medical Association unveiled its Integrated Health Model Initiative to enhance organizing and sharing healthcare data. By Megan Wood - 10/16/17