Next Week's Question: What is the most important factor for building a positive relationship with local hospitals?
Due: April 11
What do you think is the biggest reason for the increase in spinal fusions over the past several years?
Due: April 18
How can spine surgeons just coming out of their fellowships position themselves for success in the future?
Due: April 25
What percentage of your practice are Medicare patients?
Due: May 2
What is the biggest inefficiency in your practice?
Due: May 9
How often do you renegotiate contracts with implant vendors?
Due: May 16
What is the biggest misconception patients come to your office with?
Due: May 23
What are the most important benchmarks that you pay attention to in your practice?
Due: May 30
How can spine surgeons become more involved in shaping healthcare and spine care policy in the United States?
Due: June 6
How do you define a "minimally invasive" spine surgery?
Due: June 13
On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you depend on device representatives in the operating room?
Due: June 20
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Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues affecting spine care. We invite all spine surgeon and specialist responses. Please send responses to Laura Miller by 5pm CST on the due dates at
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