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SERMO, a global social networking site for physicians, asked physicians how much time they devote to securing prior authorization.

Flights to Mars may harm your spine, according to Five Thirty Eight.

Here are eight key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies from the past week.

William C. Tally, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic, where he specializes in all aspects of spine scoliosis, deformity correction, MIS and endoscopic techniques.

Deepak Chavda, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at North Richland Hills, Texas-based Texas Bone and Joint Center, a practice he founded in 1999.

Rosemont, Ill.-based American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society and West Lebanon, N.H.-based M2S have announced the launch of the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Outcomes Research Network.

Jackson, Wyo.-based St. John's Medical Center opened a Marshall Steele-modeled spine center, according to Jackson Hole News & Guide.

St. Paul, Minn.-based 3M's Bair Hugger warming blanket has kept patients warm while making surgery and checkup easier for patients.

B. Riley analysts estimate Caesarea, Israel-based Mazor Robotics will earn $0.14 per share for the first quarter of 2018, according to DailyQuint.

Powerhouse technology companies, from Armonk, North Castle, N.Y.-based IBM to Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft, are charging full force into healthcare, according to HealthcareDIVE.