…the society—made it successful and profitable.” During his tenure as president, Dr. Marnay is most proud of these major accomplishments: Invented Prodisc Created the original idea for ISASS organization…

…information and resources from the AMA. https://bit.ly/2TiBjSb. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/10-tips-prepare-your-practice-em-office-visit-changes https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/em-prep-your-house-practice-checklist-2021-transition https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/implementing-cpt-evaluation-and-management-em-revisions In addition, CMS has…

…Surg Am. 2013;95(17):1546–1553. Carragee EJ, Hurwitz EL, Weiner A critical review of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 trials in spinal surgery: emerging safety concerns and lessons learned. Spine J….

…presentations and summary documents. Please see the following links for more information and resources from the AMA: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2019-06/cpt-office-prolonged-svs-code-changes.pdf https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/em-prep-your-house-practice-checklist-2021-transition…

…replacement: A case report and review of literature. SAS J 2010;4:87–91. Murtagh RD, Quencer RM, Cohen DS, et al. Normal and abnormal imaging findings in lumbar total disk replacement:…

…and other organizations because they are expected to reduce burden, support a focus on beneficiaries with complex, chronic conditions, and encourage participation from organizations that have not typically participated…

…pain (TE: 15; 95% CI: 11.8 to 18.1), physical function (TE: 14.9; 95% CI: 12 to 17.8), disability (TE: -13.2; 95% CI: -15.6 to -10.9), and sciatica (TE: -3.3;…

On Nov. 1, as part of the OPPS/ASC Final Rule, CMS also finalized policies on price transparency. These policies follow directives in President Trump’s Executive Order, “Improving Price and…

…they spend on various types of supplemental benefits not available under original Medicare (e.g., dental, vision, hearing, transportation). To view the proposed rule, please visit: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection 1646240989:11 11 default…

…can access and change information If you are a registered user of the ISASS site, you may review and update/correct your information directly on the ISASS website—www.ISASS.org —or by…

…to discuss the anticompetitive effects that the proposed mergers would likely have on the nation’s physicians. Access more information at the following link: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/news/news/2015/2015-09-08-analysis-anthem-cigna-aetna-humana-mergers.page Antitrust In Medicine Morgan Lorio,…

…of Medicine and the Duke University Medical Center between 1982 and 2015. The White House news release can be found at the following link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/09/15/president-obama-announces-more-key-administration-posts…