From individual surgeon clawbacks to larger CMS repayment plans, insurance takebacks are reshaping the economics of medicine. For spine surgery, clawbacks have been a persistent area of friction, Brian Gantwerker, MD, of The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles, said. “I…
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Syracuse (N.Y.) Orthopedic Specialists added spine surgeon Mark Wolgin, MD, syracuse.com reported April 13. Dr. Wolgin has experience with minimally invasive and traditional surgical techniques. His expertise includes degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica and spinal instability. He…
At The Oregon Clinic in Portland, neurosurgeon Aqib Zehri, MD, is building a high-acuity spine program with a premise that runs counter to much of modern healthcare: the operating room is not where spine care begins. His practice spans the…
VB Spine completed its acquisition of Augmedics’ xvision spine system, according to an April 13 news release. The deal was first announced in February and is expected to poise VB Spine to become a leader in AR-enabled spine tech. “We…
San Diego-based Scripps Health received a $12.7 million orthopedic research grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, according to an April 13 news release shared with Becker’s. The grant will go towards preclinical studies and planning for stem cell…
During my MBA, I read countless articles highlighting the fact that younger generations now shape work around life, as opposed to shaping life around their work. In medicine, that shift feels nearly impossible. We don’t have the luxury of logging in…
The University of Cincinnati has enrolled its first patients in a clinical trial evaluating an investigational drug for prosthetic joint infections. T. Toan Le, MD, a professor in the department of orthopaedic surgery in the College of Medicine, enrolled two…
Alignment of physician partners, creating a strong culture from the start and knowing your business operations are the keys to success for new ASCs in the expanding outpatient market. Securing top talent can be challenging, but it is one of…
A person living with diabetes may see providers across endocrinology, primary care, cardiology and bariatrics, yet continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data is often not easily available to the full care team. This guide shows how health systems can build a…
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This webinar is on-demand and can be viewed at your convenience. Prior authorization continues to create friction between payers and providers, slowing decisions and increasing administrative burden. New interoperability expectations, including CMS-0057-F, are accelerating the need for more connected, transparent…
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Daniel Cawood
Senior Product Manager, Interoperability Solutions, MCG Health
Sarah Woodson
MSN, RN, Senior Product Owner, MCG Health