Physician Owned Distributorships (PODs) are complex business relationships in which physician owners sell and profit from the use of medical devices.
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Michael J. Vener, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Glacial Lakes Orthopaedics, an orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice based in Watertown, S.D. He specializes in adult reconstruction, shoulder and sports-related procedures.
The drive for optimal patient outcomes and lowering cost is changing the way providers deliver healthcare, and poses a unique set of challenges for orthopedic surgeons moving forward.
A new investigation from CMS shows nearly half of the physicians listed in the Medicare Advantage directory include inaccurate information, according to an American Journal of Managed Care report.
The surgeons of this Texas orthopedic practice aren't phased by the Affordable Care Act; instead of panicking with the new regulations, they used business analytics to grow their practice and prepare for the future.
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A new study published in The Spine Journal examines spine surgery outcomes and costs for patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy.
The Spine Journal and North American Spine Society awarded three 2016 Outstanding Paper Awards.
The North American Spine Society awarded research grants and traveling fellowships for 2016.
The North American Spine Society awarded research grants and traveling fellowships for 2016.
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