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Archive > May, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 5

Spine Surgery Success Strategies

9 tips for sustaining a profitable spine program.

Kent Steinriede, Associate Editor

Outpatient spine surgery is a growing specialty, but it's not without its challenges. Coding is complex, payors are fickle and the cost of implants can easily gobble up your facility's profit. Here's how to keep your spine program healthy.

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