Spine surgery is increasingly moving into outpatient ambulatory surgery centers, which operate on a highly efficient and cost-effective basis. However, with regulatory changes and downward pressure on reimbursements, ASCs may need to dig deeper in cost-cutting measures.
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Here are seven things for spinal surgeons to know for January 31, 2013.
As the healthcare environment changes over the next year, there are several steps ambulatory surgery centers can take to position themselves for success in the future. Traditionally, a few simple tweaks could make a big difference for ASCs, but not…
For every commercial member gained by the top seven health insurers since December 2011, five government-sponsored members were added, according to a report by Mark Farrah Associates, a healthcare market research firm based in Kennebunk, Maine.
Richard Steadman, MD, recently completed a study on the 10-year survival of an arthroscopic procedure he developed.
Washington, Pa.-based Advanced Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation has moved its office location and now includes digital X-ray equipment, according to a Tribune Live report.
Marc Philippon, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., performed hip surgery on Vancouver Canucks goaltending prospect Eddie Lack, according to a report from The Star Phoenix.
Orthopedic surgeons are now able to use an iPod Touch app to assist during total knee replacements, according to a KNDO report.
Bellevue, Wash.-based PRO Sports Club has established a new orthopedics and sports medicine center to address musculoskeletal issues.
Scott Becker, publisher of Becker's ASC Review, Becker's Hospital Review and Becker's Spine Review, is honored to speak at the 9th Annual Mazama Spine Summit chaired by Richard Wohns, MD, JD, MBA.