Medtronic USA will pay over $9.2 million to settle allegations that it footed the bill for expensive events benefiting South Dakota neurosurgeon Wilson Asfora, MD, to induce him to use certain implantable devices, the Department of Justice announced Oct. 29.
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Doximity published its 2020 physician compensation report on Oct. 29, comparing average salaries for medical specialties.
Watauga Orthopaedics has received approval to build a $17 million surgery center in Johnson City, Tenn., ABC affiliate WJHL reports.
The National Spine Health Foundation has named Todd Lanman, MD, to its medical and scientific advisory board and designated him a National Top Spine Surgeon, according to an Oct. 28 announcement.
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare and Delaware Neurosurgical Group have filed a notice of intent with state regulators to consider the development of a joint venture spine surgery center, according to an Oct. 28 Delaware Business Times report.
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine and Joint Hospital Tyler is using cognitive assessment app HitCheck to perform mobile concussion tests for student athletes across the state, according to an Oct. 28 announcement.
A Pinehurst, N.C., couple were indicted by a federal grand jury in Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 27, on charges of several tax offenses related to Sandhills Orthopedic and Spine Clinic, The Pilot reports.
An analysis of Medicare claims data for spine surgery highlighted wide disparities in Medicare Spending per Beneficiary cost for hospitals in the New York tri-state area, according to Dexur.
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