Spine

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.

Santa Barbara (Calif.) Cottage Hospital’s brain and spinal tumor program has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Brain Tumor Certification, according to a July 15 report from NoozHawk.

An $11 million jury award in favor of Stephen Courtney, MD, was reversed, opening up the possibility of a new trial, The Dallas Morning News reported July 15.

Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., is the first in the region to add the TOPS system for spine surgeries.

Kingsley Chin, MD, reached a civil settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations that he violated the False Claims Act, he said in a July 12 news release.

Ten years ago, 70% of orthopedic surgeons were in private practice and 30% were employed; now, the inverse is true. That's a concern, but there is hope.

CMS on July 10 shared its proposed changes to the 2025 physician fee schedule, and it includes a proposed 2.8% conversion factor decrease from 2024.

The North American Spine Society's SpineLine spotlighted 20 spine surgeons and specialists under 40 in its June 25 issue.