Lubbock (Texas) Spine Institute joined Integrated Pain Associates, a management services organization for minimally invasive spine and pain services, according to a July 8 news release. Lubbock Spine Institute has 21 physicians, and with IPA, the practice will expand its…
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Hamid Abbasi, MD, PhD, will travel to India for an educational trip in minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Abbasi is a spine surgeon at Burnsville, Minn.-based Inspired Spine and pioneer of the oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedure, according to…
Patients expect seamless digital communication, yet most health systems rely on siloed, manual tools that create delays, errors and frustration. Traditional communication systems can’t keep up with the demand for real-time, personalized patient interactions. This situation contributes to missed appointments…
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Many payers still rely on brokers to manage nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT). This model is rife with inefficiencies, including misaligned incentives, fraud risk, outdated workflows and lack of data visibility. Missed appointments, access delays and rigid advance-notice requirements can increase…
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Medtech company Enovis has expanded its device portfolio with the addition of the Manafuse Bone Growth Stimulator. The portable device is indicated for daily use in the noninvasive treatment of fresh fractures and fracture nonunion, according to a July 7…
Fziomed’s Oxiplex gel earned the FDA’s de novo classification and marketing authorization for lumbar spine surgery, according to a July 8 news release. Oxiplex is the first intraoperative gel of its kind designed specifically for lumbar spine surgery and is…
Leica Microsystems launched the ARveo 8x, a hybrid surgical microscope for spine, neurosurgery and plastic reconstructive procedures. The microscope combines Leica optics with 3D visualization technologies and digital data integration, according to a June 30 news release. It has advanced…
Sharad Rajpal, MD, performed the first U.S. case using Cerapedics’ PearlMatrix P-15 bone graft for lumbar spinal fusion since its FDA approval. The bone graft, the first of its kind for lumbar spinal fusion, was approved by the FDA in…
Shifting regulations, rising demand for care and staffing shortfalls have put the healthcare industry in a constant state of flux. Decisive leadership during times of ambiguity is critically important. To create a sustainable competitive advantage, healthcare organizations must identify market…
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America’s behavioral-health crisis is intensifying, marked by soaring demand for mental health services and a nationwide shortage of psychiatric clinicians. To close these gaps, seamless coordination across every level of care is essential. To make mental health support even more…
Aug 28, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Dr. Christopher Ott
Chief Medical Officer Physician Services at HCA Healthcare Clinical Services Group
Dr. Georgia Gaveras
Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Talkiatry
Robert Krayn
Co-Founder and CEO of Talkiatry