The American Society of Anesthesiologists announced that it has submitted formal comments to the Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology, urging the continuation of the hardship exemption for anesthesiologists through stage 3 of the meaningful use program.
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Medical care is more coordinated today than ever, and spine specialists are beginning to form groups and organizations that will provide comprehensive treatment for back pain patients. The Spine Center Network, developed by Prizm Development, Inc., two years ago, is…
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A recent study in Medical Care examined the contributions of physicians to new medical devices by looking at four major device firms and quantifying the information received from physician- and non physician-founded firms.
Medtronic announced it plans to eliminate 230 jobs from its Memphis, Tenn.-based spine division, according to a Pioneer Press report.
A study recently published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery examined the use of colistin and erythromycin-loaded cement in total knee arthroplasty surgeries to determine if the cement leads to a lower infection rate in patients.
Methodist Sugar Land (Texas) Hospital and Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas have introduced a new primary care sports medicine fellowship program, which will be led by David Braunreiter, MD, according to a Memorial Examiner report.
Raritan Bay Medical Center, located in Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, N.J., has joined the Capital Institute for Neurosciences Network, according to a Newsday report.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons has announced that is has named Alex Valadka, MD, FAANS, FACS, as its new treasurer.
At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, in Chicago, David Paly, MD, will give a presentation titled "Anesthesia for Outpatient Spine Surgery."