Hartford (Conn.) Surgery Center, part of Harford HealthCare, became the first ASC in the state to earn dual Advanced Orthopedic Certification in both Total Joint Replacement and Complex Spine Surgery. The certification from Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care recognizes…
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This whitepaper highlights the critical importance of using sterile solutions to ensure patient safety, emphasizing that antiseptics are not inherently sterile and can contain harmful microbes during or after manufacturing. The paper urges healthcare professionals to verify sterility labeling and…
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Optimizing physician time and aligning with patient demand helps your practice run smoothly and can even positively impact patients’ access to care. By modernizing provider schedule management, you can achieve greater administrative efficiency with fewer errors as well as gain…
Aug 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Dr. Pat Hunt
Chief Medical Officer, Prisma Health and QGenda
Dr. Stefanie Gefroh
President, West Market, Essentia Health
James Sims
Division Chief, Primary Care, PeaceHealth Medical Group
Dr. Wayne Batchelor
President, Medicine Service Line, Inova Health System
Darin Rogers
VP and Chief Ambulatory Operations Officer, West Virginia University Healthcare
More than ever, spine surgeons need to master the operational aspects of their work along with the clinical side. Spine surgeons discussed the essential business skills for physicians to know during a panel at Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and…
The newly introduced CMS model, which introduces prior authorizations for some traditional procedures, could lead to increased administrative burdens and potentially cause delays to care. CMS’s Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction model, which aims to cut down on costs, includes…
Muhammad Abd-El-Barr, MD, PhD, recently entered the role of president of the North Carolina Spine Society, according to a post on his LinkedIn page. Dr. Abd-El-Barr is a neurosurgeon at Duke Health, where he specializes in treating spine disorders including…
Beaufort (S.C.) Memorial Hospital has added Cory Messerschmidt, MD, to its staff, according to a July 2 report from Bluffton Today. Dr. Messerschmidt is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine, joint preservation, joint replacement and robotic surgery. Dr.…
From clinical safety trials to cost-effectiveness measures, here are 10 spine studies to know since March 14. 1. Cervical disc replacement is a safe option across all obesity levels compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, according to a study…
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke announced that he had spinal fusion after the team’s Jan. 12 playoff game with the Buffalo Bills, NBC Sports reported July 2. Chad Prusmack, MD, performed the surgery to address degenerated discs at L4 and…
Outpatient services, including spine and orthopedics, are expected to see significant growth between 2025 and 2035, according to Sg2’s 2025 Impact of Change Forecast. Overall outpatient care volumes are projected to grow 18%, the report said. For spine and orthopedics,…