January 2021 l Vol. 2021 No. 1
Inside the
issue:
Stem cells in spine,
orthopedics: 6 notes for
surgeons p. 12
How the pandemic is
changing spine surgery:
5 surgeon insights p. 15
6 Texas orthopedic
practices to merge into
150-plus physician group
p. 22
PE firm, US Orthopedic
Alliance partner to foster
growth initiatives p. 25
Medtronic acquires spine
device company in 7th
takeover of 2020 p. 31
The ASC payer landscape
in 2021: 6 administrator
insights p. 40
What's next for spine in 2021?
Twelve spine surgeons share their outlook on the
next year. They anticipate continued challenges due
to the pandemic but are also optimistic about new
technology that will improve outcomes and allow
them to expand their practice in the future.
10 highest-paying cities for physicians p. 39
CMS physician pay in
2021: 6 takeaways
CMS released its annual changes to the physi-
cian fee schedule for 2021, which updates the
payment rates for physician services and ex-
pands the list of telehealth services covered by
Medicare.
The most controversial
trends in spine from
10 surgeons
From artificial discs to stem cells and complex
deformity surgery, spine surgeons outline their
position on some of the most highly debated
trends and concepts in spine today.
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