Alan Condon, Author at Becker’s Spine Review

The worst decision a surgeon can make when entering practice: Dr. Alexander Vaccaro

Surgeons are faced with a variety of critical decisions to make at the beginning of their careers to build a successful practice, such as choosing the right organization to grow, signing a fair contract, developing their surgical technique and building…

2 spine surgeons among 4 physicians to join Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute has added two spine surgeons, an orthopedic trauma surgeon and a foot and ankle surgeon to its ranks, the practice announced Sept. 1.

9 acquisitions totaling $6B in the orthopedic device industry

Acquisitions are abundant within the spine and orthopedic device industry. Here are nine that were completed or announced in the last year that total more than $6 billion:

$7.8M awarded to orthopedic surgeon after stem cell clinic ownership row

A jury on Aug. 31 awarded a Texas orthopedic surgeon $7.8M after his business partner locked him out of a stem cell clinic they jointly owned and siphoned off assets to a competing clinic established at the same site.

Surgeon gets another crack at antitrust lawsuit against orthopedic surgery board

An appellate court on Aug. 30 overturned a lower court's decision to permanently throw out a surgeon's lawsuit alleging that the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery blocked him from working at New Jersey hospitals, according to a court opinion posted…

Spine surgeon side gigs: Expert witness, venture capitalist & more

Many physicians take on nonmedical sige gigs, with real estate, investing and consultant opportunities being the three most common areas physicians are drawn to.

Florida spine practice secures PE investment

PartnerCare, a portfolio company of private equity firm Shore Capital Partners, has affiliated with Florida Spine & Pain Center, which has clinics in Hollywood, Miramar and Lauderdale Lakes.

Texas neurosurgeon's bill allows certain physicians to bypass prior authorization

Certain physicians in Texas no longer require approval from insurers for some medical procedures, treatments or drugs thanks to a new law that took effect Sept. 1, according to Houston Public Media.

Regence adds 36-physician orthopedic group to value-based care program

Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, a 36-physician practice with locations in Oregon and Southwest Washington, is the latest practice to join Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon's Episodes of Care program.

FDA issues devicemakers safety, performance criteria for facet screws: 4 details

The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health on Aug. 30 issued draft guidance on the performance criteria and testing methodologies devicemakers can use to support 510(k) submissions for facet screw systems.