Here are the average annual salaries for spine surgeons by region, according to the 2008 Physician Compensation Survey conducted by the American Medical Group Association.
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Gerald Alexander, MD — Dr. Alexander is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in disorders of the spine, who practices at Fullerton (Calif.) Orthopaedic Surgery and Fullerton Surgery Center. Dr. Alexander attended medical school and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Loma…
The Stark law prohibits physicians from ordering designated health services for Medicare patients from entities with which the physician, or a family member, has a financial relationship unless an exception applies. This article reviews 11 key concepts under the Stark…
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons approved new guidelines for the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures, a common childhood injury that occurs with in an average 19 of 10,000 children annually, according to an AAOS news release.
John Dietz, MD, board chairman at the Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital in Indianapolis, describes the current climate regarding healthcare as a "period of great flux and uncertainty." From the economic downfall and recession to political issues such as cuts in healthcare…
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Two executives from West Chester, Pa.-based Synthes USA pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor count of introducing adulterated medical devices into interstate commerce in connection with unauthorized clinical trials of Norian XR bone cement in 200 patients, according to a…
Exciting opportunity to work for a busy high profile surgery center and manage the entire procurement process of material, equipment, and services. Material Manager will be responsible for receiving, shipping, warehousing, inventory control and supply distribution, obtains bids from vendors,…
This is a short summary of 15 anti-kickback and fraud cases and investigations that have made headlines in 2009. The situations involve a range of participants including hospitals, device companies, physicians, payors and other suppliers.
This letter offers a handful of observations one can make as this year starts to evolve. It discusses three papers which are available upon request. It also provides information about 27 of the 68 sessions and discounts for our June…
Healthcare Reform; Hospitals and Health Systems: Improving Profitability of Orthopedic and Spine Programs - Growing Volumes, Assessing Financial Relationships, and Business and Legal Issues – October 7th; 16th Annual Improving the Profitability of ASCs Conference (Oct. 8-10, Chicago) - Special…