Expecting to get paid for every step of surgery and for hospitals and health systems to always aim to maximize surgical reimbursement are two misconceptions spine surgeons need to be aware of. These two spine surgeons recently connected with Becker’s…
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In times of stress or transformation, open and honest communication becomes the cornerstone of team cohesion, collaboration, and trust. This session examines the real risks of poor communication and outlines a clear, practical path toward transparency, consistency, and openness at…
Oct 22, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Alberto Hazan, MD, MBA
s the Senior Vice President of Envision Physician Services for the West Division and has been a practicing emergency physician for more than 18 years. He is the author of over 40 medical articles and seven novels, including Dr. Vigilante, the #1 bestselling medical thriller soon to be adapted into a television series.
Observation care is underused, inconsistently applied and frequently misunderstood — but it has a major role to play in reducing unnecessary inpatient admissions and controlling national health expenditures. This whitepaper explores how properly implemented observation care can support payer-provider alignment,…
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Gulf Coast Orthopedics, an affiliate of Houma, La.-based Terrebonne General Health System, has added Barton Wax, MD. Dr. Wax is an orthopedic surgeon and specializes in hand surgery as well as treating hand, wrist and elbow conditions, according to a…
Although some spine surgeons have found success with dropping insurers and CMS, other physicians say it isn’t the best choice. Two spine surgeons discuss the realities of what the move could mean for spine surgeons. Note: This response was lightly…
The Hartford HealthCare Hartford (Conn.) Surgery Center has received dual advanced orthopedic certification in total joint replacement and complex spine surgery. It is the only ASC in Connecticut and one of 10 surgery centers in the U.S. to earn the…
New York City-based NY Orthopedics has expanded its network with two new practices. The Rehabilitation Medicine Center of New York and Newark Rehabilitation Center have joined the organization, according to a Sept. 18 news release from NY Orthopedics. Both of…
Orthopedics is navigating a pivotal moment as surgeons balance rising clinical demands with rapid advances in technology and care delivery. From infection prevention to outpatient surgery and artificial intelligence, leaders see both pressing challenges and exciting opportunities shaping the specialty’s…
Here are 10 hospitals and practices seeking spine surgeons: Note: This isn’t an exhaustive list. 1. Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics seeks a spine surgeon for its Orlando, Fla. location. 2. Virginia Commonwealth University in Colonial Heights seeks an orthopedic spine surgeon.…
Adventist Health Physicians Network added spine surgeon Dora Pelletier, MD, and she will work at its Hanford and Fowler, Calif. locations, Valley Voice reported Sept. 19. Dr. Pelletier specializes in complex and minimally invasive spine procedures, and she also does…