CHI St. Luke’s Health — The Woodlands Hospital in Montgomery County, Texas, added Jeremiah Johnson, MD, to its neurosurgical staff, reports Woodlands Online. By Alan Condon - 8/29/19

Eight spine surgeons discuss the technology at the forefront of the field today and on the horizon. By Laura Dyrda - 8/29/19

Degenerative spine disease is a growing problem and will become even more prevalent as baby boomers age. In response, healthcare providers are on the lookout for procedures that provide reliable relief to patients, while minimizing surgical risk and optimizing profit. By Staff - 8/28/19

Six spine and neurosurgeons reflect on the beginning of their careers and provide advice for physicians considering a career in spine. By Alan Condon - 8/28/19

SpineLine, the primary publication for North American Spine Society members, revealed its '20 Under 40' list of top spine surgeons for 2019. By Alan Condon - 8/28/19

The spine and neurological surgery department at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wis., welcomed Mark Pichelmann, MD, to its team, reports Leader-Telegram. By Alan Condon - 8/28/19

The story of former neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch made its way from a true crime podcast to TV screens in a series that will feature Alec Baldwin, Jamie Dornan and Christian Slater. By Alan Condon - 8/27/19

Four leaders of spine and neurosurgery departments at hospitals and health systems across the country outline the big changes in healthcare affecting them today and how their departments are evolving. By Laura Dyrda - 8/27/19

Three orthopedic spine and neurosurgeons shared their insight on the future of artificial intelligence in spine.  By Alan Condon - 8/27/19

Hamid Abbasi, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and CMO of Inspired Spine, headquartered in Burnsville, Minn. By Alan Condon - 8/26/19

Meridian, Miss.-based Rush Health Systems added orthopedic spine surgeon Edward Smith, MD, to its team, reports The Meridian Star. By Alan Condon - 8/23/19

Here are 15 spine and neurosurgeons making the news this week. By Alan Condon - 8/23/19

Springfield, Ill.-based HSHS Medical Group added orthopedic and sports medicine specialist Scott Urch, MD, to its medical team, reports Effingham Daily News. By Alan Condon - 8/23/19

This article is a portion of a book titled "Challenges, Risks and Opportunities in Today's Spine World " edited by Stephen Hochschuler, MD, Frank Phillips, MD, and Richard Fessler, MD. You can find links to the previous chapters at the end of this article. By David A. Janiec, Director of Payment Strategy, Rothman Institute - 8/23/19

Neurosurgeon Michael Burke, MD, removed a tumor in a pediatric patient using endoscopic clipping and artery cauterization, reports Rio Grande Guardian. By Alan Condon - 8/22/19

Plymouth (Mass.) Bay Orthopedic Associates added orthopedic spine surgeon Aaron Beck, MD, to its staff, reports Wicked Local Plymouth. By Alan Condon - 8/22/19

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) appointed Kevin Cairns, MD, to the Florida Board of Medicine, according to Florida Politics. By Alan Condon - 8/21/19

Seven spine and neurosurgeons discuss the area of spine with the biggest need for advancement in patient care. By Alan Condon - 8/21/19

Santa Rosa, Calif.-based neurosurgeon Thomas Keller, MD, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges for allegedly causing four patient deaths by overprescribing opioids from 2011 to 2017, according to The Press Democrat. By Alan Condon - 8/21/19

Sanford Health terminated a neurosurgeon shortly after the government decided to intervene in a whistleblower lawsuit alleging that he committed fraud, according to the Argus Leader. By Laura Dyrda - 8/21/19