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Ozzy Osbourne reveals spine surgery struggles
Singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne revealed his struggles post-spine surgery in an interview with Rolling Stone UK, published online Nov. 26. -
Physician found guilty in spine imaging kickback scheme
Pyam Toobian, MD, a Kings Point, N.Y.-based physician, was found guilty of a kickback scheme providing gift cards in exchange for patient referrals, according to a press release from the New York State Attorney General. -
Where spine disruption is happening
The spine surgery industry has seen major shifts in recent years. Here are three areas to watch. -
Camber Spine taps new CEO
Camber Spine, a company known for its minimally invasive spine devices and commercialized products, hastapped Brooks McAdam as its new CEO. -
4 WWE stars undergoing spine, orthopedic surgery in 2023
Surgeons at Birmingham, Ala.-based Andrews Sports Medicine have operated on four World Wrestling Entertainment stars in 2023, including John Cena and Robert Roode. -
Do spine patients prefer hospitals or ASCs?
The number of spinal procedures performed in the ASC setting is on the rise, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. -
5 spine practices to know
Here are five spine centers to know: -
What spine, orthopedic surgeons should know about noncompetes in 2023
Physicians across all specialties have had their eyes on noncompete clauses as state and federal policies change. -
UC San Diego names first endowed spine chair
Richard Allen, MD, PhD, was appointed as the first of the Behrooz A. Akbarnia, MD and Nasrin A. Owsia, MD Endowed Chair in Spinal Surgery at the University of California San Diego. -
Texas pain physicians charged in $12M fraud scheme
Two Texas-based pain physicians have been charged in a $12 million fraud scheme and accused of unlawfully distributing controlled substances, accoring to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Texas. -
Spine surgeon diversity isn't getting better
Orthopedic spine surgery is dominated by white males, and that won't change any time soon, according to a study published in the journal Spine. -
Spine surgeons' road to 'mastery' with robot
It's easier for surgeons experienced with minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions to incorporate robotic technology into their practice than it is for early career attendings, according to a study published in the journal Spine. -
Cervical disc replacements plateaued
The volume of cervical disc replacements grew steadily for nearly a decade, but have leveled off in the last few years, according to a study published in the journal Spine. -
Who wins spine malpractice suits from off-label BMP use?
Off-label use of bone morphogenic protein for spinal fusions has been widespread for years and could expose surgeons to malpractice allegations. But how often do those allegations lead to plaintiff wins? -
Intermountain Health hospital adds 2 spine surgeons
Intermountain Health Park City (Utah) Hospital added two pediatric orthopedic spine surgeons, according to a Nov. 20 news release. -
Spine surgeons’ tools for success in 2024
As spine practices head into the new year, here are four key ways surgeons can get and stay ahead of challenges. -
Spine surgeon pay hits $844k
The average orthopedic spine surgeon salary nationwide is $844,422, according to the 2022 Medical Group Management Association Compensation & Production Report. -
Spine kickback orchestrator sentenced for violating forfeiture order
Michael Drobot, who served prison time for paying illegal kickbacks for spine surgeries at the now-defunct Pacific Hospital, was sentenced to another 15 months in prison for not paying money that he owed the government, The Press Telegram reported Nov. 17. -
Spine surgeons' next payer battle
Spine surgeons saw a major victory in a yearslong payer battle this year when Aetna revised its lumbar disc replacement policy in February. Now, some surgeons are looking ahead to the next hurdle they could face from insurers. -
Total disc replacement cost growth far outpacing reimbursement
Hospital charges for elective total cervical disc replacement increased significantly from 2009 to 2019, Medicare reimbursement hasn't kept up, according to a study published in the November 2023 issue of the Journal of Neurosurgery.
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