July 11, 2019 1. Spine-focused surgeon pay hits $796K: 4 insights Full story 2. Dr. Zachary Tempel: The standout spine procedure in his neurosurgery career Full story 3. Judge halts Philadelphia hospital closure Full story 4. Progressive solutions for an overlooked source of OR…
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July 10, 2019 1. Former Laser Spine Institute employee class-action lawsuit claiming $7M+ damages moves forward: 5 notes Full story 2. Dr. Wellington Hsu: Why robotic technology could revolutionize spine surgery + where AI fits in Full story 3. 10 most in-demand medical…
July 9, 2019 1. Dr. Daniel Murrey: Key thoughts on bundled payments in ASCs Full story 2. The key skills for spine surgeons to connect with patients – 4 surgeons discuss Full story 3. Seattle Children's cited for safety violations after mold leaves…
July 8, 2019 1. Orthopedic surgeon salary up slightly to $536,000 in 2018-19 Full story 2. Outpatient spine reimbursement, desirability & more — 4 key notes Full story 3. 13 latest hospital, health system executive resignations Full story 4. How to build a value-based…
July 5, 2019 1. 4 key notes on outpatient spine, reimbursement Full story 2. Medtronic secures market-leading position through Titan Spine acquisition: analyst Full story 3. ACA faces new legal hurdle Full story 4. Supply chain webinar: Best practices for medical…
July 3, 2019 1. Dr. Raj Narayan: 3D printing concerns and strategies to achieve value in spine Full story 2. Medtronic reveals 4-year partnership with Karl Storz on robotic technology enhancement Full story 3. Vermont health system files for bankruptcy Full…
July 2, 2019 1. Neurosurgeons rank No. 1 specialty in pay at $617,000: Doximity Full story 2. Dr. Ghassan Bejjani becomes 1st chief of Penn Highlands neurosurgery department Full story 3. San Francisco hospital CEO resigns amid patient abuse scandal Full…
July 1, 2019 1. Complaint alleges neurosurgeon, Sanford Health defrauded Medicare with spine surgeries: 4 details Full story 2. Dr. Steven Nichols: The spine device with the biggest impact on his practice Full story 3. San Francisco hospital CEO resigns amid…
June 28, 2019 1. Value-based care in spine: 4 surgeons on bundled payments & more Full story 2. Globus Medical names new CFO: 3 key notes Full story 3. Florida hospital's Medicare contract in jeopardy Full story 4. How to build…
June 27, 2019 1. Former patient's family sues Iowa City VA for knowingly hiring neurosurgeon with revoked license Full story 2. Medtronic completes Titan Spine acquisition as FY 2020 begins Full story 3. Philadelphia hospital to close: 5 things to…
