Brandon Hirsch, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Phoenix-based The CORE Institute.
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Pacira Biosciences invested $3 million in Spine BioPharma.
Prior authorization remains a key focus for the North American Spine Society's advocacy efforts this year. The organization also has its eyes on enhancing a bill to protect patients from surprise medical billing.
The COVID-19 pandemic opened new opportunities for orthopedic surgeons, including advocacy for patients and physicians, according to Douglas Lundy, MD, advocacy council chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Harvinder Sandhu, MD, co-chief of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery Spine, has been selected to direct the augmented reality spine surgery program at Stamford (Conn.) Health's Bennett Medical Center.
The widespread adoption of endoscopic spine surgery in the U.S. has been stunted by a lack of training and inadequate reimbursement.
The Nebraska Association of Physician's Assistants has honored Brent Hood, DO, with its "Physician of the Year" award, NBC affiliate KSNB reported April 19.
Last year was an evolutionary one for healthcare, with the widespread adoption of telehealth providing patients with access to providers at their fingertips.
SeaSpine's WaveForm TO transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion system was released in a limited commercial launch.
The FDA has provided clearance for Zimmer Biomet's Rosa partial knee system for robotic-assisted partial knee replacements.