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The joint clinical research grant committee of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and American College of Sports Medicine has awarded its first clinical research grant to William Meehan, MD, according to a News Medical report.

At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, in Chicago, industry experts will give a presentation titled "Key Concepts to Improve the Profitability and Outcomes of Spine Programs."

The American College of Sports Medicine has named Harcharan Singh Ranu, MD, president of the American Orthopaedic Biomechanics Research Institute in Atlanta, a fellow, according to an IndiaWest report.

If the United States tinkered with Medicare more, reformed tax policies, prioritized healthcare quality and incentivized states to improve care, the healthcare system could save roughly $560 billion over the next decade, according to a report from the Bipartisan Policy…

This issue of Becker's Spine Review focuses on spine surgeon leadership, practice development and technology trends. The issue includes three big lists: "50 Spine Surgeons & Specialists Researching Biologics"; "35 Spine Device Companies Making an Impact"; and "35 Spine-Driven ASCs…

HHS and Federal Communications Commission have selected members for a new workgroup that will promote innovation in health information technology, including mobile medical applications, and identify ways to improve patient safety through health IT.

Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are increasingly becoming available and are being used as a therapeutic alternative for patients with osteoarthritis, according to a study published in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare.

For "How to Reduce Cost & Maintain Quality of Care: 5 Spine Surgeons Discuss" from the April 25 Becker's Spine Daily, Click Here.Drew Dossett, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, is scheduled to perform a microdiscectomy on the Texas Ranger Matt Harrison,…

On Tuesday, Anthony Miniaci, MD, orthopedic surgeon of the Cleveland Clinic, will perform surgery on Edmonton Oiler Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' left shoulder, according to a Calgary Herald report.

At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, in Chicago, industry experts will lead a keynote panel titled "What Will Healthcare Reform Mean for Orthopedics, Spine, Pain Management and ASCs."