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…associated. A lack of adequate experience and/or training may lead to a higher incidence of adverse events.   Summary Surgeon expertise and proper patient selection are critical to determine…

…of orthopaedic surgeons with specific expertise (hands, trauma, head, etc) to work with local doctors at the Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Port-au-Prince. Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN) A non…

…may select an EHR reporting period of any continuous 90 days from January 1, 2015 (the start of the 2015 calendar year) through December 31, 2015. For more information…

…USA Laurence McEntee, BHB, MBChB, FRAC, Australia Lisa Ferrara, PhD, USA Matt Gornet, MD, USA Michael Hisey, MD, USA Michael Y Wang, MD, USA Nelson Carvalho, MD, Portugal Paloma…

…by ISASS in cooperation with the AMA and other stakeholders include: Advocating for meaningful provider network regulation: ISASS and the AMA are working tirelessly at the state and federal…

…advocate for prior authorization reforms that will prevent harmful patient care delays and relieve practice administrative burdens ISASS is committed to continuing to actively advocate for policies and legislation…

…California, Los Angeles Choon-Sung Lee, MD, Assan Medical Center Mohamed Maziad, MD, Maziad Orthopedic & Spine Associates Frank Phillips, MD, Rush University Medical Center Luiz Pimenta, MD, University of…

…Navigation, Image-Guided Surgery and Robotic Assistance, Conservative Care and Injection Therapies, Biomechanics/Basic Science, Sports and Spine, Nanotechnology. In addition to presentations, cadaver labs and networking opportunities, ISASS13 will also…

News and noteworthy information for October: Medicare Administrative Contractor News GAO appoints HHS Advisory Committee on Physician Payment Models Developing New Physician Payment Models: Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement…

…imaging; adult spinal deformity; biomechanics; value and outcomes in spine surgery; and innovative technologies. “The ISASS annual meeting remains dedicated to the aim of advancing spine surgery from a…

…afternoon brought the Cervical Session as Ali Araghi and Seok-Woo Kim moderated. J. Kenneth Burkus provided outstanding follow-up on metal blood levels after implantation of metal-on-metal devices–found elevated concentrations…