The demand for outpatient spine surgery is growing as technological developments make high-acuity procedures more feasible in the ASC setting. Here are things for ASCs to consider as they expand into the outpatient spine market:
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Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic's Panama City Clinic plans to expand its team and services through 2025.
Vori Health partnered with Trustmark Small Business Benefits to offer orthopedic care to members of the employee benefits company, according to an Aug. 8 news release.
Brett Lockman, DO, was appointed to the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, according to an Aug. 7 news release from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office.
Zimmer Biomet's smart knee implant, Persona IQ, is gearing up for more development and expansion in the coming year, CEO Ivan Tornos said in an Aug. 7 earnings call.
UnitedHealthcare will launch a national gold-card program Oct. 1 for providers that consistently adhere to evidence-based guidelines to bypass prior authorizations for some medical services.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and democratic candidate frontrunner Kamala Harris have differing stances and history on healthcare policies important to orthopedic and spine surgeons.
From implants to surgical techniques, national and commercial payers are updating their policies to expand access to spine care.