RNs made $80k in 2016 earnings — RN & LPN compensation insights

Medscape asked nurses about their compensation in its new "RN/LPN Compensation Report 2017." By Megan Wood - 10/5/17

Hope Orthopedics of Oregon teams up with CODE Technology for patient-reported outcomes: 5 notes

Salem-based Hope Orthopedics of Oregon entered a partnership with CODE Technology to gather patient-reported outcomes across the practice. By Megan Wood - 10/5/17

Dr. Gary Michelson's Michelson IP program extends to community colleges: 6 takeaways

The Michelson 20MM Foundation and The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship have entered a partnership. By Megan Wood - 10/5/17

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

2 studies highlight negative effects of backpack use's negative effect on adolescents: 5 insights

Two studies are highlighting the negative impacts of backpack on children. By Megan Wood - 10/5/17

The newest tool in the sports medicine physician's playbook? Mixed & augmented reality

Sports medicine physicians may have a new play in their playbook — using mixed and augmented reality to create something akin to "X-Ray vision," VR Focus reports. By Eric Oliver - 10/5/17

Drs. Dale Sutherland, Matthew Lilley & more: 21 orthopedic surgeons on the move

Here are 21 orthopedic surgeons who have recently joined new practices or taken on new positions. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/5/17

New Mexico Orthopaedics partners with Universal Research Solutions for data collection, MIPS reporting: 5 things to know

Albuquerque-based New Mexico Orthopaedics partnered with Universal Research Solutions to collect patient health outcomes, satisfaction, education and operative data. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/5/17

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

3-D printed vertebra a training tool for spine surgeons: 5 insights

Nottingham Trent University in England is using 3-D printed vertebrae as a part of pre-surgical training, according to 3dprint.com. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/5/17

8 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — Oct. 5, 2017

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Oct. 5, 2017. By Megan Wood - 10/5/17

Drs. Fredrick Junn & Peter Sun: 2 spine surgeons recently receiving honors — Oct. 5, 2017

Here are spine surgeons who recently received awards. By Megan Wood - 10/5/17

The devaluing of spine surgery — Dr. William Watters on 3 new trends

William Watters, MD, professor at the Clinical Orthopedic Surgery Institute of Academic Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital and a clinical professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch, discusses the biggest challenges and opportunities for spine surgeons today. By Laura Dyrda - 10/5/17

5 key findings on a new grading scale for lumbar spine surgery 90-day episodes

A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines factors that predict length of stay, discharge to inpatient rehabilitation and hospital readmission after lumbar spine surgery using a new grading scale: Carolina-Semmes. By Laura Dyrda - 10/5/17

Novant Health to open new $67M orthopedic hospital in Charlotte: 5 things to know

Novant Health is close to opening a $67 million orthopedic hospital in Charlotte, N.C., that includes a built-in ASC, according to the Charlotte Business Journal. By Laura Dyrda - 10/5/17

UCSF to save $262k per year with Johnson & Johnson's CareAdvantage for total joint replacements: 5 key notes

Johnson & Johnson reported on a study examining surgical instrument tray setup time and other endpoints for total knee and hip procedures using the company's CareAdvantage approach. By Laura Dyrda - 10/5/17

Drs. Ed Khalfayan, Nicholas Seibert perform surgery on Seattle Seahawks' Chris Carson: 4 highlights

Ed Khalfayan, MD, and Nicholas Seibert, MD, performed ankle surgery on Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson, according to 247 Sports. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/4/17

1st Ohio hospital implements Synaptive Medical's BrightMatter technology: 4 points

ProMedica Toledo (Ohio) Hospital implemented Synaptive Medical's BrightMatter technology. By Megan Wood - 10/4/17

4WEB Medical earns FDA clearance for next-generation Anterior Spine Truss System: 5 notes

The FDA cleared 4WEB Medical's Anterior Spine Truss System for various line extensions as well as new indications. By Megan Wood - 10/4/17

Dr. Peter Sun honored as a 2017 Top Doctor — 7 highlights

Peter P. Sun, MD, earned a 2017 Top Doctor Award in Oakland, Calif. By Megan Wood - 10/4/17

ChoiceSpine receives FDA clearance for 3D printed vertebral body replacement device: 5 takeaways

ChoiceSpine received FDA approval for Hawkeye Ti, a 3-D printed, titanium vertebral body replacement devices. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/4/17

Stryker Canada breaks ground on 120k square foot headquarters: 5 things to know

Stryker Canada broke ground on its new headquarters located in Flamborough, Canada, according to the Guelph Mercury Tribune. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/4/17