cost

Spine

Josh SandbergSeptember 28, 2015
1,392

Is PEEK cost-effective for spinal surgery? 5 things to know

By Laura Dyrda A new study in the Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques examines the cost-effectiveness of PEEK implants for spine surgery. The…
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Financial

Josh SandbergSeptember 17, 2015
1,201

When Patients Have to Pay the Difference, They Choose Less Expensive ASCs for Care

By Jim Burger The more financial responsibility patients share with their insurers, and the more they understand the disparity in…
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Spine

Josh SandbergSeptember 8, 2015
1,825

Cheaper surgical option for osteoporosis patients: 4 key points

By Megan Wood Researchers at Baylor Research Institute in Dallas found that the lesser expensive vertebroplasty is just as effective…
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Financial

Josh SandbergJune 3, 2015
1,467

Mental Health, Sleep Medicine, And Sports Medicine Spending Has Increased, According To New Medicare Data

By Lecia Bushak According to a new report out of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare’s mental health spending…
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Josh SandbergNovember 16, 2009
689

Obamacare costs rise even before bill hits senate

It is simply impossible to extend health-care benefits to an additional 32 million people without significantly increasing cost. As we…
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