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Spine leaders question insurer's cervical arthrodesis policy
Aetna's reimbursement policy for structural allografts in cervical arthrodesis is concerning two leaders at the International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery. -
Cost of lumbar spinal fusion in the 30 largest US cities
Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo lumbar spinal fusion surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area. -
3 spine surgeons' toughest financial decisions
The business side of spine surgery poses many crucial financial choices. Here's how three spine surgeons manage those challenges. -
Spineology taps executive VP of marketing
Spine surgery technology company Spineology appointed Amanda Bloom as executive vice president of marketing. -
4 athletes who have undergone lumbar fusions
While surgeons often find that patients are leary of single-level lumbar fusions, expressing concerns about their range of motion or athletic ability being restricted, several major athletes have undergone the procedure, some of whom returned to play after recovering. -
New CMS rule aims to improve pain point for spine surgeons
CMS on Jan. 17 finalized a rule to improve the prior authorization process. -
Cost of total disc replacement in the 30 largest US cities
Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo total disc replacement surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area. -
Minnesota hospital adds spine surgery services
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, Minn. launched its new spine surgery program, led by two independent neurosurgeons, ABC affiliate WDIO reported Jan. 15. -
10 places hiring spine, orthopedic surgeons
Here are 10 places hiring spine and orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool. -
Spine surgeons will 'do cool things' with ASCs in 5 years
The evolution of spine surgery is leaning more toward outpatient care. Here's what six spine surgeons are predicting for the near future. -
Commons Clinic launches Center for Spine Economics, Outcomes & Research
Los Angeles-based Commons Clinic launched the Center for Spine Economics, Outcomes & Research, led by Sanjay Khurana, MD, and Hyun Bae, MD. -
Gulf Orthopaedics, Infirmary Health add Intracept procedure
Mobile, Ala.-based Gulf Orthopaedics and Infirmary Health added the Intracept spine procedure, Gulf Coast Media reported Jan. 10. -
Sacrix unveils new alternative to revision spine surgery
Sacrix in a research paper shared a less exposure spine surgery technique to help patients avoid revision procedures. -
Dr. John Mansell debuts closed-loop spinal cord stimulator at Wyoming practice
John Mansell, MD, a pain management physician, was the first in the Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, North Dakota or South Dakota region to implant a closed-loop spinal cord stimulator, the Gillette News Record reported Jan. 9. -
Dr. John Shin performs state's 1st unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery
John Shin, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon, has performed New Jersey's first unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery at Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. -
Spine surgeons brace for 'wild and crazy 2024'
With last year in the rearview mirror, spine surgeons are preparing for the challenges and opportunities ahead for this year. -
Private insurance 'critical' for bundled models to thrive in spine
Bundled payments from private insurers were a viable option for lumbar spinal fusion patients, according to a study published in the January 2024 issue of Spine. -
Cost of a neurosurgeon visit by state
It will cost patients living in Alaska the most to visit a neurosurgeon, while patients in Iowa will pay the least, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator. -
'Stability is the exact opposite of what to expect': How spine surgeons can get ahead
On the heels of the challenges of 2023, spine surgeons are thinking strategically in 2024. Four spine surgeons discuss how to get ahead of the curve for long-term stability. -
Texas Spine Consultants adds surgeon
Augustus "AJ" Rush, III, MD, joined Plano-based Texas Spine Consultants.
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