…as a DEXA bone density measured T score < -2.5. Paget’s disease, osteomalacia or anything other metabolic bone disease (excluding osteoporosis which is addressed above) Morbid obesity defined as…

…bylaws, which were approved by ISASS membership in Miami. Dr. Büttner-Janz is a former competitive gymnast with gold, silver and bronze Olympic, World Championship and European Championship medals. She…

…approved, the legislation would streamline prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans. According to the American Hospital Association, the bill would “establish an electronic prior authorization process and reduce…

US House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Expand Scope of Practice for Non-Physician Providers On June 7, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives approved bill HR6087, Improving Access to…

…six months of non-operative treatment before a revision discectomy and fusion could be approved. If for instance, this was a second or third recurrence and fusion was deemed the…

…be very valueable” -Michael Wang, MD Call for Abstracts Abstract Submission closed on January 31 We are excited to bring fresh energy to the ISASS21 Annual Conference, despite the…

…proposed rule are due September 13, 2023. Read proposed rule here: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-15372.pdf The press release is available here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-proposes-rule-advance-health-equity-improve-access-care-and-promote-competition-and-transparency The fact sheet is available here:…

…be found here: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/faqs-part-55.pdf Finally, the Departments also released a brief status update on the federal IDR process. In short, many more disputes have been submitted to the federal…

…vaccine or one dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine – by February 28, 2022, which is 60 days after the publication of the guidance. For additional information, click here:…

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…Available from: www.hta.hca.wa.gov. Weinstein JN, Tosteson TD, Lurie JD, et al. Surgical vs nonoperative treatment for lumbar disk herniation: the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT): a randomized trial….

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