…to, cookies, tags, beacons, Internet Protocol (IP) address tracking/URL tracking, and other tools. “Cookies” are pieces of code/text that gets placed on your computer when you browse our websites….

…complimentary Young Surgeon dinners includes an hour of education on how to successfully navigate the business of spine. Topics include: Financial planning Academic vs. private practice Protecting your intellectual…

…CMS is monitoring and enforcing hospital compliance. Until there is a higher compliance rate, the government will continue auditing and monitoring for hospitals failing to comply. 1670357711:11 11 default…

…practice expense, and malpractice expense. Each component is assigned a value also known as a relative value unit (RVU). The work RVU, practice expense RVU, and malpractice RVU are…

…implement did not always reflect accepted medical standards. In discussions with pharmaceutical companies, Practice Fusion touted the anticipated financial benefit to the pharmaceutical companies from increased sales of pharmaceutical…

…compiling an information packet specific to spine practices which will be shared with you in the coming weeks. Be on the lookout for another email from us which will…

…please visit the Current Emergencies Website. To read previous ISASS guidance on CMS and COVID-19 related practice updates see COVID-19 practice update click link here: https://isass.org/cms-announces-financial-relief-package-for-medicare-providers/ To read previous…

…data on physician practice expenses. The aim of the Physician Practice Information Survey is to better understand the costs faced by today’s physician practices to support physician payment advocacy….

Article Highlights Trend of Orthopedic Surgery Practices Being Purchased by Private Equity Groups A January 2023 Kaiser Health News articlediscusses the recent trend of orthopedic surgery practices, including spine…

…is accepting comments on the proposed rule until June 27, 2016. ISASS is working to analyze the proposal and provide feedback to CMS. Please send any questions or comments…

…similarly undervalued. In addition to the extensive comments on 27279, ISASS also commented on proposed malpractice RVUs and proposed updates to the definitions and payments for Evaluation and Management…

…research, providing about 10,000 new and competing NIH grants.   Senate HELP Committee Action On February 9, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) advanced its…