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Chronic opioid use risk increased in spinal deformity patients with 4 or more years of pain
A new Johns Hopkins Medicine study published in the July issue of Spine Deformity found that patients who undergo adult spinal deformity operations and use opioids for four or more years before surgery have higher odds of relying on post-surgery opioids chronically. -
How spine surgery will evolve in the next phase of value-based care: 6 surgeon insights
From risk-sharing payment models to increased scrutiny placed on hospital surgeons and expanded data collection and integration, six surgeons predict how the specialty will change as healthcare shifts from a fee-for-service model toward value-based care. -
Inpatient spinal fusion costs in all 50 states
Alaska is the most expensive state to undergo spinal fusion surgery and Iowa is the least expensive, according to Sidecar Health's care calculator, which outlines the average cash price for every procedure, test and drug in the U.S. healthcare system. -
Mayfield Brain & Spine adds neurosurgeon Dr. Zachary Plummer
Zachary Plummer, MD, joined Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine on July 5. -
5 places hiring spine surgeons
Here are five places hiring spine surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool: -
Biohaven commences phase 3 spinal muscular atrophy trial
Biohaven has begun enrolling patients for a phase 3 trial of recombinant protein taldefgrobep alfa on individuals with spinal muscular atrophy. -
Minimally invasive SI joint fusion procedure gets CPT code
A category 3 CPT code for sacroiliac joint fusion was created and will be released in July, according to the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery. -
Physician uses AI to predict postoperative pain outcomes
Spine surgeon Corey Walker, MD, is collaborating with the Cedars-Sinai Department of Computational Biomedicine to use AI and machine learning for predicting postoperative pain management in patients. -
Top 4 neurosurgery residency programs in 2022, per Doximity
Here are the top four neurosurgery residency programs, from Doximity's 2022-2023 Residency Navigator. -
Michigan spine group to add 1st neurosurgeon: 4 things to know
Livonia, Mich.-based Mendelson Kornblum group will welcome Brian Fiani, DO, as its first neurosurgeon in 2023. -
Spine, orthopedic organizations take position on image requirement in prior authorizations
Nine spine and orthopedic societies argue that potential real-time image sharing requirements for prior authorizations may lead to unnecessary delays and denials of care. -
Spine patients want answers from Providence
A Washington attorney representing dozens of spine surgery patients in a class-action lawsuit against Providence Health & Services Washington, has asked the health system to address community concerns in a town hall meeting, the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin reported July 3. -
Spine surgeons limiting Medicare patients due to cost-cutting: What needs to change?
Ahead of Medicare's regulatory and reimbursement proposals for 2023, three spine surgeons suggested updates that would expand access to care and reduce the economic burdens that many independent providers face today. -
4 spine surgeon moves in June
Here are four spine surgeons who joined new practices or assumed new titles in June: -
9 spine, orthopedic surgeons honored in Q2
Nine spine and orthopedic surgeons won awards and honors in the second quarter of 2022. -
Dr. Roger Härtl named AANS Humanitarian of the Year
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons has honored Roger Härtl, MD, with its Humanitarian of the Year award. -
Dr. Jon Yoon performs NHL's 4th disc replacement in 7 months
Philadelphia-based neurosurgeon Jon Yoon, MD, performed a disc replacement on Joel Farabee of the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, the team said June 24. -
Neurosurgeons laud Congress for passing gun safety legislation
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons praised Congress for passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would expand background checks, restrict certain individuals from owning guns and provide incentives for states to enact "red-flag" programs. -
Accountant involved in spine surgery kickback scheme sentenced to prison
A 69-year-old accountant who enabled a scheme allowing kickbacks for spine surgery referrals was sentenced to prison, the Justice Department said June 24. -
University of Pittsburgh researchers' spine implants would monitor healing
A team at University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering is creating a 3D-printed smart implant that would double as a sensor to monitor spinal healing.
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