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May/June 2015 Vol. 2015 No. 3 www.beckersspine.com
FEATURES
1 How The CORE Institute Grew 40% Last Quarter — IT Leads the Way
1 How Innovative Spine Surgeons Stay on the Cutting-Edge — And Where to Focus
in the Future
1 The Corporate Takeover of Healthcare: What it Means for Spine
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Publisher's Letter
9 Top 10 Specialties With Highest Pay — Orthopedists Lead the Pack
10 20 Spine Surgeon Leadership Awards
Leadership
15 Dr. Alexander Vaccaro Takes the Helm at Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques
16 Drs. Larry Lenke, Daniel Riew, Ronald Lehman Leaving St. Louis for NYC
16 7 Key Statistics on Retail Clinics
16 Proposed CMS 2016 IPPS Rule Would Increase MU Payments 1.1%
17 Becker's ASC 22nd Annual Meeting -The Business and Operations of ASCs brochure
27 How Much of Your Taxes are Spent on Healthcare? 5 Things to Know
27 ACOs Now Serve About 16% of US Residents
Executive Briefing: Key Thoughts on Oblique Lateral Spine Surgery
29 A Differentiated Approach in Lateral Spine Surgery: Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion
(OLIF at L2-L5)
Device & Technology
32 Titanium Spinal Implants? 4 Key Points on Effectiveness
33 Global Orthobiologics Market: 7 Trends
34 Medtronic is Headed for a Strong 2015 — 8 Reasons Why
34 10 States Where Physicians Earn the Most
34 Bundled Spine Surgery for Walmart, Lowe's Employees
35 Physicians: 5 Most Prevalent Effects of PPACA Roll-Out
35 Texas Children's Hospital Names Dr. John Dormans Orthopedics Chief
37 25 Spine Device Awards | 2015
Executive Briefing: Ultrasonic Technology in Spine Surgery
41 Spinal Deformity Surgery — On the Cutting Edge
42 Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — Current Trends & Topics
Lifestyles
45 How High-Energy Spine Surgeons Start Their Day
45 The Best Vacation Spots for Spine Surgeons
Practice Management
46 Building an Empire: How Dr. Douglas Won Created a Physician-Led Health System
46 First Choice Healthcare Adds The B.A.C.K. Center — 5 Key Takeaways
47 The Best & Worst States for Physicians to Practice
48 5 Key Observations on Spine Surgeon Interaction With Insurance Companies
48 Criminal Attacks No. 1 Cause of Healthcare Data Breaches: 5 Key Notes
49 Bringing a Spine Start-Up to Fruition — New Technology in Spine Navigation
50 Mount Sinai Health System Appoints Dr. Andrew Hecht Chief of Spine Surgery —
5 Key Notes
50 Advertising Index
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