…co-sponsored an application for new Category III (emerging technology) codes to report fluoroscopic and computed tomographic guided percutaneous injection of allogenic cellular and/or tissue-based product. The application was accepted…

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…medically indicated surgical care and more difficult for surgeons to be fairly compensated for their skills and expertise. Even some of the procedures once considered the ‘standard of care’…

On March 4, the American Medical Association posted the CPT® Editorial Summary of Panel Actions, a high-level summary of the final actions taken by the CPT® Editorial Panel at…

…area. He was elected to four terms in the Georgia State Senate before being elected to Congress in 2004. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means,…

Read the Vertebral Columns Spring 2023 Issue This issue of Vertebral Columns highlights the use of virtual reality in preoperative surgical planning. Additional topics include single position vs prone-lateral…

…its operations stopped, and thousands of government workers were furloughed—granted a leave of absence. During the shutdown, the FDA was unable to support certain routine regulatory and compliance activities,…

My impressions were strongly positive. Very high scientific level and lots of opportunities to learn. I appreciated also the international outreach of the society compared with other spine societies….

…on January 1, 2023. Key proposals of note are highlighted below. The rule increases payment rates under OPPS and the ASC payment system by 3.8% for CY 2023; however,…

Read the Vertebral Column Fall 2022 Issue This installment of Vertebral Columns highlights the benefits of ambulatory surgical centers for patients. Additional articles cover the biomechanics of cervical disc…

On Aug. 2, CMS finalized policy changes to spur competition and innovation that will help deliver improved care and outcomes at a better value to patients. The final rule…