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March 2015 Vol. 2015 No. 2 www.beckersspine.com
FEATURES
1 Words From the Wise: Dr. Gunnar Andersson on Spine Surgery's Evolution,
Leadership & Life After Clinical Practice
1 Spotlight on a Spine Surgeon Leader: Dr. Alexander Vaccaro
1 6 Key Thoughts on Spinal Implants, Outpatient Surgery & Future Expectations
8 Publisher's Letter
Spine Leadership
10 5 Things to Know About Hospital Costs for Anterior Cervical Fusions
13 Where Do Physicians Earn the Most?
Technology & Innovation
14 Spinal Implant Material Matters: What Titanium Can Do for You (and Your Patients)
15 Why Endoscopic Spine Surgery is the Next Tech Disruptor
17 13th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The
Future of Spine brochure
24 55 Spine Surgeons on the Forefront of Biologics & Stem Cells
27 Medtronic Pays $2.8M in False Claims Settlement — 5 Things to Know
Practice Management
28 5 Top Investments for Spine Surgeons Today
28 18 Statistics on Orthopedic Surgeon Salary & Bonus
31 The PA's Role Today: 5 Key Thoughts
Healthcare Trends
32 A Physician Shortage is Coming — Will it Impact Spine?
32 BCBS of Texas Forms 1st ACO-Like Organization With State Medical Association
32 Medical Errors Still a Leading Cause of Death in America
33 UCLA to Pilot Inclusion of Genomic Data in EHR
33 Dr. Sanjay Khurana Helps Rescue Harrison Ford From Crashed Air Plane
33 In-Office Ancillaries Under Attack — 5 Key Points
34 Google, Twitter, Yahoo Among 3rd Parties Accessing HealthCare.gov Data
34 Advertising Index
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