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A pain clinic regulation bill was passed by the Georgia Senate last week, according to a report by The Washington Post.

At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, in Chicago, Joseph Zasa will give a presentation titled "Turnaround – Success Stories From the Field."

Here are 10 big healthcare policy trends for spine surgeons to know.

Dr. Robert Kaufmann, a board-certified orthopedic and hand surgeon, performed hand surgery on Paul Martin, Pittsburgh Penguin's defenseman, according to a Fansided report.

David Altchek, MD, medical director of the New York Mets, is scheduled to perform shoulder surgery on the team's pitcher Johan Santana, according to a Fox News report.

The Orthopaedic & Spine Institute in San Antonio has opened the Children's Orthopaedic & Spine Center, which will focus on creating a friendly environment that revolves around pediatric care.

Kern Singh, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and an associate professor at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He is a member of the North American Spine Society and fellow of the American…

Bill Meyers, MD, a specialist in sports medicine and core muscle injuries, has launched the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, according to a report by The Philly Post.

Shriners Hospitals for Children –Twin Cities in Minneapolis will be joining the Mayo Clinic Care Network, which will give physicians at the hospital a direct connection to Mayo Clinic specialists, according to a News Medical report. 

The Missouri Senate has approved legislation that requires insurance companies to cover medical services provided electronically if they cover the same service provided in person, according to a KRCG 13 report.