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ISASS names Dr. Jack Zigler president for 2019-20

The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery named Jack Zigler, MD, president for 2019-20. By Laura Dyrda - 4/12/19
Cultivate(MD) invests in PEEK implant maker — 3 quick notes

Interbody device manufacturer HAPPE Spine received financing from Genesis Innovation Group and its two investment healthcare funds. By Angie Stewart - 4/11/19
Centinel Spine's ProDisc-C device linked to low reoperation rate — 5 study findings

Plano-based Texas Back Institute researchers found Centinel Spine's ProDisc-C device is generally safe for use in spine surgery procedures, Spinal News International reports. By Angie Stewart - 4/11/19

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Orthopedic surgeon gets 5 months in federal prison for illegal hydrocodone pill distribution: 4 notes

An orthopedic surgeon that pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy after illegally distributing hydrocodone last year has been sentenced to federal prison, according to a Tulsa World report. By Laura Dyrda - 4/11/19
Spinal fusion: Expandable vs. static cage for MIS TLIF – 5 findings

Research presented at the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Annual Forum in 2018 compares static and expandable interbody devices for minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. By Laura Dyrda - 4/11/19
Dr. Justin Connor joins Bayhealth Orthopedics division

Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth Division of Orthopedics added Justin Connor, MD, to its staff, according to the Dover Post. By Rachel Popa - 4/10/19
SpineFrontier, Intellirod & more: 6 device company notes

Here are six key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies: By Eric Oliver - 4/10/19

DOJ charges 24 in $1.2B+ medical device kickback scheme — 5 insights

The Department of Justice charged 24 individuals in connection with a massive kickback scheme that resulted in more than $1.2 billion in losses. By Eric Oliver - 4/10/19
Mayo Clinic expanding Mankato presence — 4 insights

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic expanded its Mankato, Minn.-based facility, local news affiliate KEYC reports. By Eric Oliver - 4/10/19
Dr. Amit Goyal joins Bayhealth Neurosurgery — 3 insights

Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth Neurosurgery added neurosurgeon Amit Goyal, MD, to its staff, The Beacon reports. By Eric Oliver - 4/10/19
Medtronic selects Sean Lennon to succeed longtime CIO — 3 insights

Sean Lennon will succeed Mike Hedges as Medtronic's CIO. By Angie Stewart - 4/10/19
Dr. James Kaufman opens 4th neurosurgery location

Neurosurgeon James Kevin Kaufman, MD, opened a clinic in Plano, Texas. By Angie Stewart - 4/10/19
What 7 device company CEOs were paid in 2018 — Stryker, NuVasive & more

The 62 highest-paid healthcare CEOs in the U.S. — including executives from Stryker, NuVasive and Boston Scientific — made a combined $1.1 billion in 2018, according to Axios. By Angie Stewart - 4/10/19
How an orthopedic entrepreneur conquers fear, business obstacles & more — 6 Qs with Dr. Will Kurtz

At least three times a week, orthopedic surgeon Will Kurtz, MD, hears patients say, "I wish I hadn't waited so long to have this surgery." By Angie Stewart - 4/10/19
UnitedHealthcare to expand bundled payments to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, including total joints and spine: 5 things to know

UnitedHealthcare will expand BPCI Bundled Payments to include Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in 2020. By Laura Dyrda - 4/10/19
California neurosurgeon charged with billing fraud: 4 points

A neurosurgeon in Carmichael, Calif., has been charged in billing fraud, according to a report from KCRA 3, a local NBC affiliate. By Laura Dyrda - 4/10/19