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Here are six points on who is hot, and who is not, in the spine field this past week.

The Federal Government unveiled plans to accelerate the move toward value-based payments for Medicare patients and those covered under government-run healthcare plans, according to a HHS report.

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Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System has begun the first phase of its expansion plan with its orthopedic services area, according to a report by The Chattanoogan.

Columbia, SC.-based Moore Center for Orthopedics will unveil its new Moore Convenient Care Center on Monday, which will offer urgent orthopedic care with no appointment necessary five days a week.

Orr Limpisvati, MD, an orthopedic Surgeon at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles and the team physician for the Anaheim Ducks, recently spoke with Fansided about his experience in dealing with injuries in one of the most popular sports…

Lee Kaplan, MD, the University of Miami's team physician, played a key role in letting a son follow in his father's footsteps — on the football team — the Miami Herald reports.

Mark Barron, MD, has joined Brookhaven, Miss.-based King's Daughters Medical Center, the Daily Leader reports.

Orthopedic surgeon Ian Katz, MD, of Johnstown-based Western Pennsylvania Orthopedics, recently spoke about what he sees for the future of orthopedic outpatient centers with respect to hip and knee replacements.

Phoenix-based The CORE Institute added Andrew Blount, MD, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, to its medical staff, thereby expanding the scope of its practice.