June 20, 2019 1. Dr. Harel Deutsch: A spine surgeon's perspective on tackling the national opioid epidemic & more Full story 2. Top, bottom 5 states for orthopedic surgeon pay Full story 3. Politico: 'Frosty' HHS, White House relationship threatens…
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June 19, 2019 1. The future of spine practice and bundled payments: 6 key thoughts Full story 2. Top 10 children's hospitals for neurosurgery, neurology: US News Full story 3. Georgia health system was blindsided by 12-cardiologist exodus Full story 4.…
June 18, 2019 1. Spinal robotic technology – where 4 companies are headed Full story 2. 6 hospitals expanding spine programs Full story 3. 100 hospital and health system CMOs to know | 2019 Full story 4. How to optimize efficiency…
June 17, 2019 1. Spine, orthopedic patients sue Centura Health after infection outbreaks due to improper sterilization: 5 details Full story 2. 9 spine device launches in 2019 so far Full story 3. Patient dies from fecal transplant, FDA warns Full…
June 14, 2019 1. 3 spine devices recalled in 2019 Full story 2. DOJ charges Oklahoma orthopedic surgeon, others in $4.3M in kickback scheme: 5 things to know Full story 3. National healthcare scorecard: Where does your state…
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June 13, 2019 1. Medtronic, Karl Storz make 4-year partnership public to enhance technology platforms Full story 2. National Pain and Spine Centers grows network with 2 acquisitions after raising $32M Full story 3. CMS finds serious deficiencies…
June 11, 2019 1. Penn State, Geisinger partner to expand neurosurgical care Full story 2. 5 compensation models for spine and neurosurgeons employed at hospitals Full story 3. Tennessee hospital blames billing system switch for financial troubles Full story 4. Now…
June 10, 2019 1. Neurosurgeon compensation up 5.5% in 2018 – 6 things to know Full story 2. Dr. Jacob Buchowski named 1st Lenke Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine Full story 3. California hospital…
June 7, 2019 1. CMS boosts RVUs for 41 spine procedure codes Full story 2. State-by-state breakdown of 52 spine and neurosurgeon moves in 2019 so far Full story 3. Ex-Mount Carmel physician charged with murder of 25 patients Full story…
June 6, 2019 6 trends in neurosurgeon compensation – is $800,000+ average sustainable? Full story Dr. Selby Chen of Mayo Clinic: The major challenges facing spine today Full story UNC Health Care CEO's memo to staff after NYT expose Full…