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Spine Review

Spine surgeons' next payer battle | 55 new ASCs | 40+ disc replacement surgeons | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has orthopedic surgery | Colo. system opens spine center | 4 medtech deals shaping spine, orthopedics

December 19, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. Spine surgeons' next payer battle Full story 2. 55 ASCs opened by hospitals, health systems in 2023 Full story 3. 4 medtech transactions shaping spine, orthopedics in Q4 Full story 4. Bayhealth orthopedic surgeon dies at 49 Full story 5. Lumbar total…

Texas Rangers pitcher has spine surgery | ZimVie sells spine business for $375M | 25 largest health systems by physicians | Alaska orthopedic surgeon's license suspended | 10 spine, orthopedic patent disputes

December 18, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. ZimVie to sell spine business for $375M Full story 2. 25 largest health systems by physicians Full story 3. Texas Rangers pitcher has back surgery Full story 4. Alaska orthopedic surgeon has license suspended Full story 5. Becker's Healthcare brings top leaders together…

200+ spine devices earning FDA approval | Mass. orthopedic surgeon convicted of fraud | Crucial market trends for ASCs | 25 orthopedic stats to know | 10 spine, orthopedic leaders retiring in 2023

December 15, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. 27,639 orthopedic surgeons in the US: 25 insights on compensation, satisfaction and more Full story 2. The market trends crucial to ASC success in 2024 Full story 3. Massachusetts orthopedic surgeon convicted of healthcare fraud Full story 4. 200+ spine medtech…

Spine surgeons' supply chain concerns | Bone graft TB testing may be mandated | Workforce trends shaping 2024 | UVA Orthopedics leader to retire | 4 spine medtech notes

December 14, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. Are spine surgeons still worried about the supply chain? Full story 2. The healthcare workforce trends that will shape 2024 Full story 3. St. Luke's University opens orthopedic hospital Full story 4. US reps introduce legislation to mandate TB testing for bone…

'High BMI' facilities worry surgeons | 27,639 orthopedic surgeons in the US: 25 stats | Factors affecting spine surgery profitability | What ASCs learned in 2023 | 5 places hiring spine surgeons

December 13, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. Why 1 surgeon is skeptical of new 'high BMI' spine facilities Full story 2. The biggest lessons ASCs learned in 2023 Full story 3. 27,639 orthopedic surgeons in the US: 25 insights on compensation, satisfaction and more Full story 4. The factors…

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Ozempic to have 'bearish' impact on spine | Surgeon suspended for fraudulent scripts | Will independent ASCs fade? | SI joint system cleared | 3 numbers spine surgeons should know

December 12, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. Ozempic to have 'bearish' impact on spine practices Full story  2. 'Time to bring in the suits': Will independent ASCs fade away? Full story 3. Ozempic to have 'bearish' impact on spine practices Full story 4. Orthopedic surgeon suspended over fraudulent prescriptions Full…

5 orthopedic practice closures | Spine surgeons eye disruptors | Private practice isn't going anywhere | 50+ spine surgeon moves | 30 places adding spine, orthopedic robots

December 11, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. The disruptors spine surgeons are excited, worried about Full story 2. Private practice isn't going anywhere Full story 3. How this orthopedic surgeon predicts Ozempic will disrupt the industry Full story 4. 50+ spine surgeon moves in 2023 Full story 5. Respondents…

Spine surgeons' top threats in 2024 | Pain physician sentenced in $1.2M opioid scheme | Spine surgeon's startup raises $3M | ASC execs bullish on growth | Bioventus contracts with Aetna Medicare Advantage

December 8, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. Spine surgeons' biggest threats headed into 2024 Full story 2. ASC execs are bullish on growth. Here are 5 strategies on their radars Full story 3. Bioventus contracts with Aetna Medicare Advantage plans Full story 4. Pain management physician sentenced…

Spine surgeons navigate 'tough economy' | Spine groups push back on Cigna policy | HOPDs vs. ASCs: 10 notes | Disruptors exciting, worrying spine surgeons | 8 medtech notes

December 7, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. Spine surgeons navigate 'tough economy' Full story 2. HOPDs vs. ASCs: 10 considerations for 2024 Full story 3. The disruptors spine surgeons are excited, worried about Full story 4. Spine, radiology groups push back on Cigna spinal cord stimulator policy Full story…

Where spine surgeons make, lose money | Orthopedic groups cut Medicare Advantage plans | ACDFs have 'unacceptably poor cost-utility' in hospitals | $1.7M verdict against ex-NuVasive rep. upheld | Orthofix headed into 2024

December 6, 2023 BHR Newsletter 1. Where spine practices are making, losing money Full story 2. What to know about CMS' 3.1% payment update for ASCs Full story 3. The orthopedic providers going out of network with Medicare Advantage plans Full story 4. $1.7M verdict against former…

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