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March 29, 2013
Dr. Bill Meyers Launches Vincera Institute in Philadelphia
Bill Meyers, MD, a specialist in sports medicine and core muscle injuries, has launched the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, according to a report by The Philly Post.
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Orthopedic Sports Medicine
March 29, 2013
Utilizing Spine Cases to Improve the Profitability of Underutilized Poorly Performing ASCs
At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, in Chicago, Chris Bishop will give a presentation titled "Utilizing Spine Cases to Improve the Profitability of Underutilized Poorly Performing ASCs."
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News and Analysis
Karen Reiter, administrator at DISC Sports & Spine Center in Marina del Rey, Calif., discusses five initiatives her surgery center has taken on to improve the patient and physician experience at the ASC.
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Spine
Dr. Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of MUSC Sports Medicine. He also serves as chairman of the Public Relations Committee for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Articular cartilage damage is one of the most challenging injuries orthopedic surgeons face. Traditionally we have had few options to rebuild or replace the cartilage lining the ends of the bones. Once bone-on-bone arthritis develops, joint replacement is a common salvage operation. Before that point, microfracture, autologous chondrocyte implantation, and OATS procedures have been attempted to restore a healthy joint.
Articular cartilage damage is one of the most challenging injuries orthopedic surgeons face. Traditionally we have had few options to rebuild or replace the cartilage lining the ends of the bones. Once bone-on-bone arthritis develops, joint replacement is a common salvage operation. Before that point, microfracture, autologous chondrocyte implantation, and OATS procedures have been attempted to restore a healthy joint.
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Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Robert S. Bray, MD, neurosurgeon and founder of DISC Sports & Spine Center in Marina Del Rey, Calif., has been developing his medical marketing strategy since he first began private practice in the 1980s. After serving as Chief of Neurosurgery in the Air Force, Dr. Bray set out on a path of private practice, building up several notable spine programs and eventually founding his unique structure at DISC. Over time Dr. Bray developed and utilized evolving marketing strategies to connect directly with patients.
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Spine
March 22, 2013
HIPAA Compliance: 5 Key Considerations for ASCs, Physician Practices and Small Providers
By Holly Carnell, JD, Associate and Meggan Bushee, JD, Associate at McGuireWoods.
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Health Information Technology
March 19, 2013
7 Steps for Spine Groups to Add an ASC
Bryan Oh, MD, a neurosurgeon with a special interest in minimally invasive spine surgery at BASIC Spine in Orange, Calif., discusses seven steps for spine groups to add an ambulatory surgery center. BASIC Spine is currently in the process of constructing a new ASC, scheduled to open this year.
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Spine
March 19, 2013
Dr. Eric Grigsby Performs 1st Totalis Direct Spinal Decompression at Napa Surgery Center
Eric Grigsby, MD, recently performed the first minimally invasive spine surgery using the Totalis Direct Decompression procedure at Napa Surgery Center in Valle Verde, Calif.
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Spine
Jeff Bernhardt, Clinical Director at Main Street Specialty Surgery Center, discusses 10 ways ambulatory surgery centers can improve their efficiency and become an even stronger business as a result.
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Improving Practice Profits
March 14, 2013
5 Tips to Get Started With Outpatient Spine Surgery
Spine surgery is increasingly moving into the outpatient setting, which can provide both quality and cost benefits. After the surgeon has learned minimally invasive technique, here are five tips to begin bringing cases into the outpatient setting.
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Spine