Author: Carly Behm

The business side of spine surgery poses many crucial financial choices. Here's how three spine surgeons manage those challenges.

Indianapolis and San Jose, Calif. are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo total knee replacement surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area.

CMS on Jan. 17 finalized a rule to improve the prior authorization process.

Although spine surgery is trending toward the ASC, there still are some obstacles ahead, Mark Testaiuti, MD, said.

Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo total disc replacement surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area.

Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health added the ExcelsiusGPS and Excelsius3D systems for spine surgery, according to a Jan. 16 announcement in the Montrose Press.

ClearPoint Neuro earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its SmartFrame OR stereotactic system, according to a Jan. 16 news release. 

The Orthopedic Partners in Park City, Utah, added pediatric services and three new physicians.

Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, Minn. launched its new spine surgery program, led by two independent neurosurgeons, ABC affiliate WDIO reported Jan. 15.

Here are 10 places hiring spine and orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool.