CMS is adding prior authorization requirements for certain fee-for-service procedures under traditional Medicare as part of its new Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction model. A total of 17 ...

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Discover the latest advancements in minimally invasive spine surgery for improved outcomes and quality of life.

The epidural space is the area in the spine between the vertebral canal and the spinal cord. It lies inside the canal, but outside the cord. Epidural space injections are a common site for pain relief ...

The most divisive topics in spine surgery include regenerative medicine, hybrid constructs and who performs some minimally invasive procedures. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed ...

Regional West Physicians Clinic-Rehabilitation Medicine now offers noninvasive procedures using Regenexx injectates that use ...

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Spinal disorders often begin subtly, with symptoms that are easily overlooked, or dismissed as routine strain .

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