Three Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare Hospitals have been named Blue Distinction Centers by the Blue Cross Blue Shield for Spine Surgery and Knee and Hip Replacement. 

In June, Newsweek released its annual list of the 150 best spine surgeons in the U.S. for 2024.

Centinel Spine has released its second-quarter earnings for 2024, showing record growth from the same period last year. 

The volume of outpatient spine surgeries has been on the rise in the U.S. the last several years, with more than 200 ASCs now performing procedures. 

Scilex, a company that develops non-opioid pain management products, added spine specialist Annu Navani, MD, to its board.

Spine surgeon Amit Bhandarkar, MD, joined SSM Health Medical Group's Centralia, Ill., location, according to a July 22 news release shared with Becker's.

Spine surgeon Sean Keem, MD, joined Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Tennis player Andy Murray announced his retirement in a July 23 post on X, formerly known as Twitter, weeks after he had spine surgery.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health Pineville has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery.

Addison Wood, DO, performed Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health's first fully navigated prone lateral lumbar spine surgery, the hospital said July 19.  

Spine surgeons Max Kahn, MD, and Andrew Chung, MD, both helped bring endoscopic spine surgery to their health systems.

Alaska is the most expensive state to have a spinal fusion, according to data from Sidecar Health.

Spine and orthopedic groups are strengthening their revenue cycle teams and clinical documentation improvement programs to stay ahead of insurance coverage policy changes, several leaders said during the Becker's 21st Annual Spine, Orthopaedic & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in June.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health Pineville recently earned the Joint Commission's gold seal of approval for advanced certification in spine surgery.

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Billing is one of the more time-consuming administrative tasks for spine surgeons, but some have employed strategies to make the process smoother for everyone.

Globus Medical earned FDA 510(k) clearance for the ExcelsiusFlex robot in combination with the Actify 3D total knee system, the devicemaker said July 17.

Lumbar spine surgeries performed later in the week were associated with higher risks of 30-day readmissions, non-home discharge and costs, according to a study published by Cureus July 15.

Spinal procedures are evolving to become less invasive and more effective with new technology enhancements. But not all health plans have caught up.

U.S. News & World Report released its "Best Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery" 2024-25 list on July 16, with New York City-based NYU Langone Hospitals ranking No. 1.