In today’s episode, I want to discuss an interesting article I stumbled upon in the Global Spine Journal. It focuses on the significant cost drivers for hospitals around spine surgeries. The article highlights several areas where hospitals could save money, including the overuse of MRIs, spinal orthoses, and intraoperative neuromonitoring. While it shows how unnecessary procedures drive up costs, I couldn’t help but feel that some of the claims might be oversimplified, particularly around the...

The FTC instituted a rule banning most non-compete agreements, aiming to protect workers' rights and promote competition. This rule was supposed to take effect in September 2024, but it is currently facing legal challenges and is not being enforced due to a federal court decision in Texas. The future of the FTC's non-compete rule remains uncertain.References:Wikipedia contributors. (2024, May 1). Non-compete clause. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-compete_clauseNoncompete rule. (...

DePuy/J&J's new spine robot, VELYS, offers tailored surgical guidance for various spine procedures. It uses advanced technology to ensure accurate and consistent execution. The robot has the potential to improve minimally invasive spine surgery by providing greater precision in cutting.ReferencesDePuy Synthes Launches its First Active Spine Robotics and Navigation Platform. Johnson&Johnson Media Center. (2024, August 2) https://www.jnj.com/media-center/press-releases/depuy-synthes-lau...