Spine

Business Dynamics RCM in Mineola, N.Y., announced that it held its 2nd Annual "Controversies in Spine" event in New York on July 9.

The Core Institute's management company, Excellence Headquarters, announced that it formed a joint-venture management services organization with MedSynergies. 

Here three spine surgeons discuss whether or not robotics will become necessary in spine operating rooms in the future.

By Nicola Hawkinson, DNP, RN, RNFA, CEO of SpineSearch. It may come as a major shock to learn that a surgeon is leaving your practice. How will you be able to replace such an integral part of your healthcare team?…

ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation, initiated in 1986 by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, has awarded Lali Sekhon, MD, PhD, FACS, its 2013 Sponsoring Physician of the Year Award.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Saint Thomas Health has changed the name of The Hospital for Spinal Surgery in Nashville to Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons has elected William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD, as its president for the second year. 

Ben Carson, MD, has joined The Washington Times as a weekly opinion columnist, according to a July 8 report from The Washington Times. 

A startling study in the July 1 issue of Spine found that patients think orthopedic spine surgeons should be paid 10 to 20 times more than current Medicare reimbursement rates.

Brian Knabe, MD, is a former medical physician turned financial advisor at Savant Capital Management, a fee-only wealth management firm. He discusses the smartest moves for spine surgeons at various stages in their careers to ensure an enjoyable retirement.