Staff, Author at Becker’s Spine Review

RAND Corp. Study Outlines Ways to Test New Healthcare Payment Models

A new study from the RAND Corp. outlines methods that could be used to test a payment system in which physicians, hospitals and healthcare providers would be paid a set fee for treating an "episode of care," a single ailment…

Senate Finance Committee Rejects Public Option Amendment to Healthcare Reform Bill

In a 15-8 vote, the Senate Finance Committee rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) that would create a public healthcare insurance plan, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Texas Physicians Group Calls for Health Reforms to Bar Insurers' Business Tactics

Although the Texas Medical Association opposes some proposed health reforms, such as a public insurance option, TMA wants reform legislation that cracks down on several insurance practices that reduce coverage, according to a TMA release.

Integra LifeSciences Offers Smaller Size of Accell Evo3 Demineralized Bone Matrix

Integra LifeSciences has released of a smaller size of its Accell Evo3 Demineralized Bone Matrix, according to a release from Integra LifeSciences.

STERIS and Intuitive Surgical Enter Into Collaboration

Mentor, Ohio-based STERIS Corp. has entered into a collaborative relationship with Sunnyvale, Calf.-based Intuitive Surgical that will enable the companies to integrate their technologies into advanced minimally invasive surgical suites, according to a STERIS news release.

Smith & Nephew Announces TRUCATH Spinal Injection System

Smith & Nephew Biologics & Spine has launched the TRUCATH◊ Spinal Injection System, a new system for performing transforaminal epidural injections, according to a Smith & Nephew news release.

Laser Spine Institute Opens Location Near Philadelphia

The Laser Spine Institute, based in Tampa, Fla., has announced plans to open a new location in Wayne, Pa., according to a report by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

AMA Releases CPT Codes for H1N1 Vaccinations

The American Medical Association has expedited the publication of a new code specific to vaccine administration and revised existing code 90663 to include the H1N1 vaccine, according to an AMA news release.

Illinois Company Opens Its 50th Physical Therapy Center

Oak Brook, Ill.-based AthletiCo, which specializes in physical therapy, fitness and performance services, has opened its 50th physical therapy center in Chicago and its 51st center in Naperville, Ill., according to an AthletiCo news release.

Accounts Receivable Analysis for Surgery Centers With More Than 50% Orthopedics

Here is an accounts receivable analysis for surgery centers that perform more than 50 percent of their cases in orthopedics, according to VMG Health's 2009 Intellimarker.