Spine

Neurosurgeon Anthony Asher, MD, was named president of Prisma Health Neurosciences Institute in Greenville, S.C. Dr. Asher joined Prisma Health in January, and he’s held neuroscience leadership roles with other systems including Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health and Advocate Health, according…

Multiple hospitals and practices are looking to hire spine surgeons. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Centennial Orthopedics and Podiatry in Roseburg, Ore., seeks a spine surgeon. 2. St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, Wash., seeks a spine…

Pittsburgh-based UPMC has opened a multidisciplinary spine clinic in Greensburg, Pa., co-located with UPMC GoHealth Urgent Care. The clinic brings together orthopedic spine surgeons, a neurosurgeon and a pain medicine physician to treat conditions including spinal stenosis, herniated discs, pinched…

The North American Spine Society released two documents on antithrombotic therapies for adult spine surgery patients. The publications, “Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Multidisciplinary Spine Care: Antithrombotic Therapies for Adults Undergoing Spine Surgery, 2nd Edition” and “Appropriate Use Criteria for Antithrombotic…

Old Bridge, N.J.-based Hassan Spine & Sports Medicine has rebranded as NefraHealth, reflecting its growth into a multi-location spine and sports medicine practice.  NefraHealth also added Abhishek Kumar, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon, to expand its spine care offerings. Dr.…

C.J. Kleck, MD, performed the first posterior lumbar spine system using Carlsmed’s aprevo lumbar bilateral posterior system, the medtech company said Feb. 10. Dr. Kleck performed the surgery at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver, according to a news…

Compensation and reimbursement plans vary widely across the healthcare system. Collections-based, dollar per relative value unit (RVU) or salary plus incentive are three of the most commonly used plans. Regardless of the model, calculation of work RVUs is valuable as…

J. Rafe Sales, MD, performed back surgery on Zac McGraw, a defender for the Portland Timbers.  Dr. Sales operated on Mr. McGraw’s lumbar spine on Feb. 6 in Portland, Ore., according to a Feb. 6 news release from the Timbers. …

Spine care is advancing rapidly, with surgeons and specialists driving innovation through new technologies, personalized instrumentation and leadership in complex care. From augmented reality–guided procedures to emerging education platforms, these physicians are helping shape the future of spine surgery and…

As health systems and MSOs continue to consolidate spine practices across major metro markets, Los Angeles-based USC Spine Center is doubling down on a hub-and-spoke strategy that emphasizes proximity, academic depth and the ability to manage the region’s most complex…