1. Minimally invasive spine surgery: What's exciting spine leaders Full story

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3. 7 steps to starting a private practice for spine, orthopedic surgeons Full story

4. Developing an effective spine practice can be challenging. That's why you should attend Becker's ASC Annual Meeting on Oct. 27-29 in Chicago to learn how to develop an elite spine practice and grow your spine programs' revenue. Contact Scott Jones at sjones@beckershealthcare.com to learn how to attend for free.

5. North American Spine Society honors 2 physicians, 2 researchers Full story

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8. Hospitals won't unlock the full value of a robotic surgery program without giving staff 24/7 access. See how Adventis Health is doing it here.

9. AMA adds billing code for posterior sacroiliac joint fusion Full story

10. Ulrich Medical USA earns FDA clearance for 3D-printed interbody device Full story

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12. Spinal alignment requires a personalized plan. Read three surgeon’s results using a breakthrough personalized device.

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3. It's time for health systems to think outside of the inpatient care model. Meet patients where they're at and reap the benefits of serving high-acuity patients at home.