Minimally invasive spine surgery was associated with reduced opioid consumption, with endoscopic procedures having the lowest average use, according to a study published March 18 for the Global Spine Journal. Five things to know: 1. Researchers evaluated a prospective cohort…
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Across health systems, revenue can be lost at multiple points in the medication journey, from prescriptions that are abandoned to therapies that never begin to claims that end in write-offs. Those losses are often addressed separately. Pharmacy leaders focus on…
Apr 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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In less than six months, Tan Chen, MD, has joined a new team of providers; including Andy Mo, MD, and Andrew Fanous, MD; who are partnering with the Inova Spine Program to expand access and deliver more coordinated spine care…
Specialty therapies hold enormous clinical potential, but access barriers often prevent patients from starting treatment. Over half of prescriptions for newly launched specialty medications never reach patients, and 100 million prescriptions are abandoned each year across branded therapies. At the…
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When neurologic signals shift unexpectedly mid-procedure, the decisions that follow can define outcomes. Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) has become a critical tool for spine surgeons navigating complex cases, but its value depends on how well it is integrated into surgical planning,…
Apr 28, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
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Dr. Daniel Hedequist, M.D
Chief, Spine Division Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department, Boston’s Children’s Hospital Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Hasan A. Zaidi, M.D
Director, Adult Deformity/Scoliosis Center, MassGen Brigham Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Joseph Doria, M.D.
Medical Director, SpecialtyCare
Matthew Toczylowski, BS, CNIM
Director of Clinical Performance and Innovation, SpecialtyCare
Mitali Bose, MS, CNIM
Senior Surgical Neurophysiologist III, SpecialtyCare
Imagine a staffing environment where open-shift incentives are no longer managed through spreadsheets, schedules are better aligned to patient demand and leaders have clearer visibility into workforce needs across the enterprise. This whitepaper shows how Bon Secours Mercy Health is…
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Health systems and academic medical centers are increasingly turning to experienced spine and neurosurgeons to lead growth, standardize care and expand access across complex service lines. Recent leadership appointments across the U.S. highlight a broader push to align clinical expertise…
Several surgeons debuted spine devices and other techniques during the first quarter from cervical discs to personalized implants. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Randy Dryer, MD, Curiteva’s CMO, performed the first clinical case using the company’s Inspire standalone ALIF…
During the first quarter of 2026, payers have bolstered both spine devicemakers and practices. Here are five moves to know: Tech coverage 1. UnitedHealthcare will cover Highridge Medical’s vertebral body tethering device, The Tether. The Tether is approved as a…
On March 4, Antonia Chen, MD, chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center, stepped into the presidency of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. In doing so, she became the youngest leader…