-
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. -
Surgeons that don't 'fit the culture' can increase diversity in spine, orthopedic care
For years, the field of orthopedic and spine surgery has remained remarkably undiverse, boasting the highest percentage of active physicians identifying as white. -
PathKeeper 3D spine navigation system makes Massachusetts debut
PathKeeper Surgical's 3D optical navigation system has been used in Massachusetts for the first time during a spinal fusion surgery at Southcoast Health's St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. -
What 4 spine surgeons are thankful for in 2023
Here are the things spine surgeons and physicians are grateful for in 2023 ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. -
5 celebrities with scoliosis
Scoliosis affects 2% to 3% of the U.S. population, or approximately 6 million to 9 million people. The condition accounts for more than 38,000 spinal fusion procedures each year, according to the National Scoliosis Foundation. Scoliosis affects professional athletes, musicians, actors and others on a daily basis. -
5 spine, neurosurgeons honored in 3 weeks
Here are five surgeons receiving recognition that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 19: -
4 recent spine, orthopedic firsts
Here are four spine and orthopedic surgery "firsts" since Oct. 1. -
Outpatient spine surgery's rise 'encouraging and concerning': Dr. Sigurd Berven
Sigurd Berven, MD, professor in residence and chief of spine service at UCSF Health sees spine surgery moving outpatient as technology develops and surgeons become more precise with their approach to care. -
How endoscopic spine surgery will evolve in 2024: Dr. Paul Houle
Next year could see increased integration of endoscopic spine techniques, according to Paul Houle, MD. -
Louisville Medical Center physicians perform spine surgery on Virginia running back
Physicians at the University of Louisville (Ky.) Medical Center have performed spine surgery on Virginia running back Perris Jones after he was injured in the third quarter of the team's 11th game of the season, according to a Nov. 11 report from ABC affiliate WHAS. -
5 spine practices to know
Here are five spine centers to know: -
UC Gardner launches clinical trial for post-spine-surgery pain control
The Cincinnati-based UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute has launched a new clinical trial aiming to improve postsurgical pain and reduce opioid dependency and length of stay for patients undergoing spine surgery. -
Spinal Elements celebrates 20-year milestone
Spine technology company Spinal Elements is celebrating 20 years in the business. -
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center adds Dr. Justin Ledesma
Golden, Colo.-based Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center added Justin Ledesma, MD, according to a Nov. 8 LinkedIn post. -
The essential investments for spine practices
While it's important for spine surgeons to strategize on cost savings and revenue boosts, it's just as vital to know where to invest money when it comes to running a strong practice.
Page 13 of 177