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At what age should neurosurgeons consider retirement? There isn't a consensus among surgeons, according to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and reported in the Santa Maria Times.

William Taylor, MD, clinical professor of neurosurgery and director of spine surgery at UC San Diego Health System, emphasizes payer complications and missed savings opportunities as major roadblocks for spine surgeons.

Texas Back Institute Co-Founder Stephen Hochschuler, MD, discusses key trends in the independent practice of medicine for orthopedic and spine surgeons and how to prepare for the future.

Adam Bruggeman, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at San Antonio-based Texas Spine Care Center. He spoke with Becker's ASC Review on establishing sustainable success in orthopedic practices.

Orthopedic surgeon Steven Mash, MD, of DuPage (Ill.) Medical Group in Downers Grove, Ill., spoke to Becker's ASC Review on combatting overuse injuries in the sports medicine space.

Standiford Helm II, MD, medical director of The Helm Center for Pain Management in Laguna Woods, Calif., shares his thoughts on factors impacting the pain management industry and why he employs a multidisciplinary approach to manage chronic pain.

Ellis Knight, MD, senior vice president and CMO of Coker Group in Alpharetta, Ga., says there are eight key factors for spine surgeons to consider before jumping into bundled payments. Dr. Knight discusses these factors and five ways surgeons can…

Morgan Lorio, MD, of Hughston Clinic in Nashville, Tenn., is the Chair of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery's coding and reimbursement task force. Additionally he works extensively with the society's advocacy work.

Sanford Health welcomed Tibor Warganich, MD, to Sanford Bemidji Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center, according to the Bemidji Pioneer.

MRI Intervention announced the 2000th procedure using its ClearPoint Neuro Navigation System was recently completed.