…after Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Fusion Presenting Author: Ankur Narain Sponsored by Tom Errico, MD Kostiuk Innovation Award #581: Principal Radiographic Characteristics for Cervical Spinal Deformity: A Health-related Quality…

ISASS President Steven Garfin, MD, has written a response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Division of Outpatient care regarding agency considering the removal of cervical disc…

…and Radiological Health has been exploring opportunities to improve patient access to safe and effective medical devices by shortening the time between FDA approval or clearance and device coverage….

…Pennsylvania, on its draft Local Coverage Determination (LCD) on Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Vertebral Augmentation (Kyphoplasty). The comment letter focused on three aspects of the draft LCD: Proposed non-coverage of…

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On November 1, HCSC (BCBS Illinois, BCBS Montana, BCBS New Mexico, BCBS Oklahoma, BCBS Texas) posted a draft updated lumbar fusion medical policy for comment through November 16. The…

…Business of Spine (TBOS) partner to bring education to the spine coding professional Mineola, NY & Houston, Texas ………….. The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery has…

Earlier this week, HCSC, the parent corporation for Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans in Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, issued a new draft policy for Lumbar Spinal Fusions. Concerns…

…comprehensive. If you want to stay informed on emerging technologies in spine surgery, this meeting is a must. 1640126428:7 7 default Scott Blumenthal, MD, Spine Surgeon Texas Back Institute…

…who is a positive voice for surgeons and their patients I always point out ISASS as the best. 7 default Michal Hisey, MD, Spine Surgeon Texas Back Institute 1640127485:7…

…Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia are pursuing similar legislation. The U.S. Congress is also advancing its own Federal legislation to reduce the burden of prior authorization (e.g., HR 7995). ISASS…

Ali Araghi, DO Ali Araghi, DO is a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with more than 13 years of clinical experience. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery,…