November 2019 l Vol. 2019 No. 6
Inside the
issue:
Endoscopic spine surgery
is the next skill patients
will demand: Viewpoint
p. 9
AAOS, AANS partner for
new spine registry p. 14
How Johnson & Johnson
plans to grow orthopedic,
spine robotics in the next
24 months p. 18
HSS appoints new co-
chiefs of spine service p. 15
Texas surgical group to
affiliate with hospital after
64 years of independence
p. 36
Epic CEO Judy Faulkner
on 'yes, if' strategy behind
company's culture,
success p. 41
Cost-effective spinal
fusion and the future of
robotics in spine p. 15
BECKER'S
SPINE REVIEW
Walmart pilot program to
identify quality physicians
will include orthopedics
Walmart plans to launch new services for multi-
ple specialities, including orthopedics, to connect
patients with local physicians that the retail giant
deems quality providers.
Orthopedic market share projections: Top 5 companies in 2024 p. 19
The most dangerous trend
in spine surgery
Ten spine surgeons examine the trends in
healthcare that could have a negative impact on
spine surgeons and care delivery in the future.
e trends span from treatment denials and
new rules from insurance companies to surgeon
complacency and federal regulations.
How spine private practice will
change in the next 3 years
Consolidation over the past decade has led to large orthopedic
and spine groups, and they are growing even larger. Here, six
spine surgeons outline key thoughts for the future.
See the full story on page 12.
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