Carlsmed’s aprevo spine implant earned CMS’ New Technology Add-On Payment for cervical spine procedures, the company said Aug. 1. Starting Oct. 1, cervical spine procedures done with aprevo will be eligible for additional payment from CMS and private insurers. The…
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Here are nearly 10 orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons who joined new health systems and orthopedic practices in July, as reported by Becker’s.
Pharmacy remains one of the largest cost centers for health systems. Yet instead of bringing innovation to this space, many health system pharmacies still rely on disconnected workflows and outdated tools. That status quo drives shortages, shrinkage and noncompliance. The medical/surgical supply…
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Here are 12 spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in July: Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr, MD, PhD, began the role of president of the North Carolina Spine Society.…
Alphatec’s second quarter total revenue reached $186 million, an increase of 27.5% year over year, according to financial results posted July 31. Four things to know: 1. Surgical revenue in the second quarter was $168 million, a 29% increase year…
Demetra, an orthopedic medtech company, acquired OrthoFundamentals and launched a global spine division, according to an Aug. 1 news release. OrthoFundamentals develops implants and single-use instrument kits for sacroiliac joint fusions. With its acquisition Demetra is launching Demetra Spine. Demetra…
In the realm of spinal fusion surgery, the quest for faster, safer, and more reliable bone formation has led to a molecular innovation that is reshaping the standard of care: P-15 Peptide. This naturally occurring 15-amino acid sequence found in…
VB Spine, the company Viscogliosi Brothers formed after buying Stryker’s U.S. spine assets, grew to Australia and New Zealand. The expansion came after completing the sale of Stryker’s spinal implants business in Australia and New Zealand, according to a July…
Federal healthcare policy is shifting fast. Expiring pandemic-era tax credits, research funding cuts and increasing prior authorization pressures are already reshaping how care is delivered and reimbursed. During this virtual learning session, hear from two Cigna senior leaders on how…
Sep 10, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Mitch Relfe
Sr. Principal, Federal Government Affairs, The Cigna Group
Allison Hofmann
Vice President, Health System Division, Cigna Healthcare
Recent CMS changes removed over 2,000 diagnostic codes and introduced 200-plus that don’t map to reimbursement under previous rules. For health systems and ACOs, missing these changes can translate into massive revenue losses and poor risk scoring. Health systems like…
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