Practice Management

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Reno-based Spine Nevada has entered into a new partnership to develop a musculoskeletal platform in the state.

Spine surgeons at UC San Diego Health began using augmented reality for spine surgery, according to an April 29 release.

The Joint Commission has awarded Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton (Fla.) Regional Hospital with its Gold Seal of Approval for spine surgery, The Boca Raton Tribune reported April 29.

Hospital officials knew outpatient migration was on the horizon for many years, but are now rethinking strategies quicker than expected as many factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerated the trend.

Phoenix-based The CORE Institute expanded its presence in Michigan, merging with Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists in Howell and Dexter.

Rancho Mirage, Calif.-based Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center marked the completion of its $68 million expansion April 27, local news outlet KESQ reports.

Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare has opened a neurosciences services line that has allowed the 11-hospital health system to invest in spine, brain tumor and cerebrovascular care, the Henry Herald reported April 26.

Kern Singh, MD, has lauded the benefits of awake endoscopic spine surgery, which he is using to address spinal conditions such as herniated discs at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, NBC affiliate WMC5 reported April 26.

Spine surgeons investing in surgery centers have the potential to realize significant profit in the coming years as procedures continue to shift from inpatient to outpatient settings.