The Business of Spine's new webinar in its educational series about 2013 CPT spine coding updates is now available for purchase.
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Ethicon Biosurgery, a division of Ethicon, has announced it has received FDA approval for its EVARREST fibrin sealant patch, according to a news release (pdf).
Devicor Medical Products has announced it has received FDA approval for a biopsy system, according to a news release.
Readmissions are becoming a top concern of hospital leaders, not only because readmission rates reflect quality of care and population health, but also because they have significant financial implications for hospitals. Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, hospitals…
7 Steps to Better Quality Control at Orthopedics & Spine Surgery Centers Diagnostic and Interventional Surgical Center, the ambulatory surgery center arm of DISC Sports & Spine Center in Marina del Rey, Calif., has done over 7,000 cases since it…
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This is the second in a three-part series on the different stages an ambulatory surgery center goes through when switching to an electronic medical records system. Part one appeared in the October issue of Becker’s ASC Review and on www.beckersasc.com.…
This is the third in a three-part series on the different stages an ambulatory surgery center goes through when switching to an electronic medical records system. Part one appeared in the October issue of Becker’s ASC Review and on www.beckersasc.com.…
MedPassage was founded by spine device industry veterans Gavin Fabian and Mike Biselli as a forum for providers to connect with device companies and purchase commodity medical devices at wholesale prices. The company's online procurement platform allows medical center members…
On Dec. 31, 2012, a 2.3 percent medical excise tax is scheduled to go into affect, impacting the revenue of medical device manufacturers. According to Chris Klassen, vice president of supply chain for Surgical Care Affiliates, the response from suppliers…
Yale researchers have found that it may be possible to provide personalized treatment for chronic pain, according to a Yale News report.