Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic requests $1.7M expansion: 5 things to know

Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center's Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic submitted a $1.7 million proposal to open a new medical office, according to the Mountain Times. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/12/17

Hospital for Special Surgery unveils new White Plains office: 5 things to know

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is opening a new location in White Plains, N.Y., according to lohud.com. By Megan Wood - 10/12/17

St. Mary's Healthcare adds spine surgeon Dr. Joseph Popper to team: 3 points

Joseph E. Popper, MD, joined St. Mary's Healthcare, Amsterdam (N.Y.), according to The Leader-Herald. By Megan Wood - 10/12/17

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

Dr. Israel Chambi honored as 2017 Top Doctor: 5 highlights

Israel P. Chambi, MD, has been named a 2017 Top Doctor in Santa Ana, Calif. By Megan Wood - 10/12/17

Dr. Robert Watkins to perform spine surgery on Bengals' Tyler Eifert: 4 things to know

Robert Watkins, MD, will perform spine surgery on Cincinnati Bengals' player Tyler Eifert, according to Cincinnati.com. By Megan Wood - 10/12/17

2 spine surgeons on the mentors who inspired them

Two spine surgeons discuss the clinicians they look up to in their professional lives. By Anuja Vaidya - 10/12/17

8 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — Oct. 12, 2017

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Oct. 12, 2017. By Megan Wood - 10/12/17

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

Freehand vs. navigated iliac screw placement in spine surgery: 4 key findings

A new study published in Spine compares freehand and navigated iliac screw placement. By Laura Dyrda - 10/12/17

Cerapedics, DSM Biomedical partner for next generation peptide enhanced bone graft: 5 key notes

DSM Biomedical partnered with Cerapedics, a privately held orthobiologics company, to develop a next generation peptide enhanced bone graft. By Laura Dyrda - 10/12/17

Does maintenance of certification improve care? Some say 'No' — here's how physicians are fighting back

The American Board of Medical Specialties has a stronghold on setting standards for physician certification, a near monopoly built over years of partnerships with insurance companies and hospitals. Most private insurance companies require physicians to prove board certification, although Medicare does not, and many hospitals require certification as well. By Laura Dyrda and Megan Wood - 10/12/17

Dr. William Meyers performs sports hernia surgery on Pelicans' point guard Rajon Rondo — 4 insights

William Meyers, MD, completed a sports hernia surgery on New Orleans Pelicans' point guard Rajon Rondo. By Eric Oliver - 10/11/17

Drs. Nick Theodore, Ali Bydon, Kade Huntsman perform 1st surgeries using Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS: 5 takeaways

The first spine surgeries using Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS were performed by Nick Theodore, MD, Ali Bydon, MD, and Kade Huntsman, MD, at two different hospitals. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/11/17

Steadman Philippon Research Institute partners with Department of Defense to aid U.S. Military: 5 notes

Vail, Colo.-based Steadman Philippon Research Institute and the Naval Medical Research Institute San Antonio are collaborating with the Department of Defense to provide data on musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/11/17

Medicrea unveils UNiD HUB in Europe: 5 insights

The Medicrea Group will launch its UNiD HUB software in Europe in October. By Megan Wood - 10/11/17

ORHub names Dr. Vikram Udani to advisory board — 5 notes

ORHub added neurosurgeon Vikram Udani, MD, to its advisory board. By Megan Wood - 10/11/17

The CORE Institute taps Brendan Baker to lead new medical economics division, names Karin Meyers CFO

Phoenix-based The CORE Institute hired a new CFO and created a medical economics division to further build the practice. By Laura Dyrda - 10/11/17

Medtronic breaks ground on Chengdu Innovation Center in China: 5 things to know

Medtronic broke ground on a new innovation center in China — the Chengdu Innovation Center at the Singapore-Sichuan Hi-Tech Innovation Park in Sinchuan Province. By Laura Dyrda - 10/11/17

5 key findings on cost, length of stay for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing cervical spinal fusion

A new study published in Spine examines the outcomes and length of stay for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing cervical spinal fusion. By Laura Dyrda - 10/11/17

Alphatec, Patrick Miles fire back at NuVasive, call lawsuit 'baseless' and 'fictional'

Alphatec Holdings responded today to a lawsuit NuVasive filed yesterday against former NuVasive board member and current Alphatec Executive Chairman Patrick Miles. By Laura Dyrda - 10/11/17

Choosing the right team for a winning partnership — The business of sports marketing

Sports marketing allows companies an avenue to reach an extensive consumer base to grow and enhance their brand. Choosing the right partner, though, is critical to ensure both parties are benefiting from the partnership. By Megan Wood - 10/10/17