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

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

NuVasive earns expanded FDA clearance for TLX interbody system: 6 highlights

NuVasive received an expanded clearance for its TLX interbody system for spinal fusion. By Megan Wood - 10/16/17

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

Pro Spine Center's Dr. Johnny Benjamin charged with felony opioid trafficking, robbery: 7 key points

Indian River County officials charged 51-year-old orthopedic spine surgeon Johnny Benjamin, MD, with felony fentanyl trafficking, robbery and grand theft, according to TC Palm. By Mary Rechtoris - 10/16/17

How NICO's BrainPath Approach & technology is 'revolutionizing' neurosurgery

Committed to revolutionizing minimally invasive neurosurgery, NICO Corp. disrupted the industry with a set of technologies and a standardized surgical approach that allows neurosurgeons to do the presumed impossible, while at the same providing impressive economic benefits to the hospital. By Megan Wood - 10/16/17

6 key points on spine surgery reoperation for degenerative spondylolisthesis

A new study published in Spine examines risk factors for reoperation in degenerative spondylolisthesis patients. By Laura Dyrda - 10/16/17

20 statistics on physician practice staff — administrative, medical FTEs

Medscape released the Medscape Practice Management Report 2017: Strategies, Staff Issues, and Complaints, outlining the big trends and statistics about physician practices. By Laura Dyrda - 10/16/17

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

DePuy Synthes unveils minimally invasive spine system: 4 key points

DePuy Synthes unveiled the Viper Prime spine system at the Eurospine 2017 Congress in Dublin, Ireland. By Laura Dyrda - 10/16/17

NuVasive, Alphatec, Medtronic & more: 17 device company notes

Here are 17 key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies from the past week. By Anuja Vaidya - 10/13/17

Drs. Matthew Lovell, James Treadwell & more: 8 orthopedic surgeons making headlines

Here are eight orthopedic surgeons making headlines. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/13/17

Drs. Todd Lanman, Vikram Udani & more: 9 spine, neurosurgeons making headlines

Here are nine spine and neurosurgeons making headlines. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/13/17

Stryker receives $3.4M tax rebate to expand in Utah: 5 observations

The state of Utah extended Stryker a $3.4 million tax rebate incentive to expand its neurotechnology training and manufacturing center, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/13/17

Telemedicine market to grow at 18% CAGR through 2020: 4 insights

Brandigo released its "State of Telemedicine Report Reassessed for 2018" white paper, analyzing the state of telemedicine. By Megan Wood - 10/13/17

Cerapedics, DSM Biomedical collaborate for next-generation peptide bone graft — 5 things to know

DSM Biomedical is teaming up with Cerapedics to create the next-generation peptide enhanced bone graft, according to newswiretoday.com. By Megan Wood - 10/13/17

Drs. Zeshan Hyder and Frank Kuwamura implant 1st Nvision structurally encoded devices during spine surgery: 5 points

Two spine surgeons performed the first spine cases using Nvision Biomedical Technologies devices featuring Structural Encoding technology. By Megan Wood - 10/13/17

Mazor Robotics moves forward with new VP of business development

Mazor Robotics appointed a new vice president of business development to lead efforts in spreading the company's image-based medical robotics. By Laura Dyrda - 10/13/17

Major perioperative complications put spine patients at risk for future issues, but patient reported outcomes don't show it — 5 key findings

A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines patient reported outcomes and the impact of major complications. By Laura Dyrda - 10/13/17

Aetna updates laminotomy/laminectomy payment policy; considers additional edits

Aetna issued a coverage policy update for laminotomy with arthrodesis procedures and continues to consider additional edits for upcoming policy revision, according to a letter from North American Spine Society President F. Todd Wetzel, MD. By Laura Dyrda - 10/13/17