Staff, Author at Becker’s Spine Review

Minnesota's New Internet Tool Comparing Healthcare Prices Said to be First in the Nation

For the first time in the nation, a Web tool is showing the average price paid by health plans to different providers for common healthcare services, according to a release from the office of Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

Suburban Philadelphia Orthopedic Group Buys New Office Site for $3.2M

OrthopaediCare, a 17-physician orthopedics practice in Willow Grove, Pa., has bought a site for a new office in Chalfont, Pa. for $3.2 million, according to a release by BPG Properties.

Dr. Adam Freedhand Joins New Orthopedic Surgical Institute in California

Adam Freedhand, MD, FAAOS, has joined the Orthopedic Surgical Institute, a new practice in St. Helena, Calif., according to a report by the Napa Valley Register.

Sanford Health Clinic Physician Receives FDA 510(k) Market Clearance For Spinal Implant

Wilson Asfora, MD, of Sanford Clinic Neurosurgery and Spine in Sioux Falls, S.D., received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) market clearance for a spinal implant to be used as a lumbar intervertebral body fusion device, according to a news…

Large Medical Groups Logged Slight Rise in Compensation but Financial Losses in 2008

A survey by the American Medical Group Association finds that large medical groups saw a slight boost in compensation in most specialties in 2008 but many continued to operate at a significant loss, according to a release from AMGA.

Medical Professionals With Spine Experience Available

SpineSearch is a full service recruitment and education company specializing in the field of spine. SpineSearch’s data bank consists of over 500 pre-screened employees including administrative assistants, coders, medical assistants, RNs, PAs, NPs, first assistants and attendings with spine experience.…

Houston Orthopedics Practice Signs With Firm For Spine Injury Treatment Center

Northshore Orthopedics Associates in Houston has signed an agreement with Versa Card to open an outpatient spine injury treatment center, according to a release from Versa Card.

US Spine Launches Preference 2 Pedicle Screw System

US Spine is launching the Preference 2 Complex Spine System, a hook, rod and pedicle screw system, according to a release from the company.

Orthopedic Practice Administrators Salaries: Current Observations, Trends and Best Practices

Surveys show that compensation for orthopedic practice administrators varies widely, depending on years of experience, size of the group and many subjective criteria of each practice. Base salaries rose slightly from 2007 to 2008. Here are observations on and trends…

Report: Promising Market for Neurostimulation Devices for Spinal Cord, Deep Brain

Scientia, a consultant specializing in growth strategies for companies, predicts strong future growth in the market for implanted technologies that deliver electrical stimulation for treatment for nerve-related disorders, according to a release from Scientia Advisors.