JANUARY 2022 VOL. 2022 NO. 1
INSIDE THE ISSUE:
CMS returns 14 spine
codes to inpatient-only list
in 2022
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p. 7
Spine surgery in 5 years:
5 surgeon predictions
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p. 22
Zimmer Biomet recalls
surgical robot
|
p. 34
Physician pay is changing:
8 specialties up, 9 down in
2021
|
p. 42
Wireless implants planned
for spinal fusion
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p. 34
15 details on USPI's $1.2B
acquisition of SurgCenter
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p. 40
AMA accepts CPT add-on
code for 2nd level lumbar
disc replacement
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p. 9
WHY SPINE SURGERY IS A
KEY OUTPATIENT GROWTH
OPPORTUNITY
The evolution of minimally invasive techniques,
cost savings and an aging baby boomer population
are some of the factors that contribute to the spine
market becoming a significant growth opportunity in
the outpatient environment.
Read the full story on page 12.
The 2022 Spine Surgery Excellence Award: 100 hospitals honored p. 10
Medtronic unveils new
head of spine division
A former Smith+Nephew executive has
been appointed to lead Medtronic's
cranial and spinal technologies
business, which comprises robotics,
navigation, implants and data solutions.
Read the full story on page 34.
Top 25 states for
orthopedic surgeons
This ranking analyzed median salary, cost
of living and other statistics to determine
which states are the most desirable for
orthopedic surgeons to practice.
Read the full story on page 8.
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