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January 2013
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Vol. 2013 No. 1
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features
1 100 Spine Surgeons Advancing the Field
1 10 Key Trends in Spine Surgery for 2013
1 Factors for Spine Surgeons to Negotiate Better Payor Contracts
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7Publisher's Letter
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Biggest Challenges for Spine Surgeons Heading Into 2013: Q&A With Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein
12 Dr. Thomas Errico: 5 Goals of International Advocates for Spine Patients
13 oals & Priorities for Spine Surgeons Post Healthcare Reform: Q&A With NASS
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President Dr. Charles Mick
Spine Practice Trends
14 Tips for Entrepreneurial Spine Surgeons to Stay Independent
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16 Insurance Dependency: Gearing Up for Next Year
17 1th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference
1
Executive Brief: Operating Room Imaging & Efficiency
25
Quality & Cost-Effective Spinal Imaging of the Future: Q&A With Dr. Eric Bailey of
NeuroLogica
26 6 Steps to Optimize OR Efficiency & Cut Costs With Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Leadership
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Passing the Torch: 6 Characteristics to Look For in Tomorrow's Spine Surgeon Leaders
37 Are ACOs Beneficial for Spine Surgeons? Q&A With Dr. Nick Shamie of UCLA
Spine Devices & Technology
38 Important Spinal Technology Advances Heading Into 2013
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40 50 Spine Surgeons Leading Scoliosis Development
Pain Management
42 hould CRNAs Treat Chronic Pain? Q&A With ASIPP Chairman Dr. Laxmaiah
S
Manchikanti
43 Tips to Enhance Pain Specialist Communication With Primary Care Physicians
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44 Benchmarks for Low Back Pain Injections in ASCs
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46 8 Thoughts on How President Barack Obama's Re-Election Impacts Spine Surgery
47 Advertising Index
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