Spine

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.

The biggest lessons a physician learns in the beginning of their career can influence how they practice years later.

Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for neurology and neurosurgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, nine are located on the West Coast.

Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for neurology and neurosurgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, 18 are located on the East Coast.

Spine surgeon Kingsley Chin, MD, has published a book about entrepreneurship, according to a July 31 news release.

Cincinnati-based Good Samaritan Hospital has become the first hospital in Ohio  to earn the Joint Commission's gold seal of approval for advanced certification in spine surgery. 

The payer and spine surgeon relationship has been complicated over the years. Six spine surgeons discuss how those relationships can be improved.

Select Medical and Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai launched a specialized spine care program for acute or chronic spine patients, according to a July 31 news release. 

Medical device manufacturer Life Spine has earned clearance from the FDA to market its ARx SAI spinal fixation system.