August 1, 2011
Published by ISASS at August 1, 2011
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ISASS Would Like to Celebrate the Life of Dr. Charles Ray

Dear Members, Colleagues and Friends, Dr. Ray was one of the founding fathers of our society when it was chartered in 2001 as the Spine Arthroplasty Society. He was the president of our society from 2001 to 2004 and continued to support the growth of the society as our membership and focus on spine treatments evolved through the years. Dr. Ray was instrumental in writing the bylaws for the society with Dr. Karen Büttner-Janz during her presidency of the society from 2008-2009. Read More About Dr. Ray on ISASS   Obituary CHARLES DEAN RAY, AB, MS, MD, FACS, FRSH (Lond.) Source: The News-Press – Visit to Leave a Message for His Family Charles D. Ray, M.D. died peacefully in his sleep July […]
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July 15, 2011
Published by Liz Vogt at July 15, 2011
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ISASS Policy Statement – Lumbar Spinal Fusion

ISASS Policy Statement – Lumbar Spinal Fusion Download this Document in PDF Format Contents Introduction Scope Definitions Conditions for which Lumbar Fusion is Medically indicated Conditions for which Lumbar Fusion is Indicated on a Case-by-Case Basis Conditions for which Lumbar Fusion is Not Medically Appropriate Scientific Background Conclusion References Introduction Pain and other symptoms of the lower back are some of the most prevalent health problems experienced by the populations of developed nations. They cause prolonged suffering and diminished quality-of-life to the patients, resulting in enormous losses of productivity and substantial costs for ongoing medical care. Many patients can (and should) be treated adequately by medical management, but a small portion of patients will not respond sufficiently, and some spinal […]
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January 26, 2011
Published by ISASS at January 26, 2011
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Advocacy Alert: BCBS-NC Changes Lumbar Fusion Policy

January 26, 2010 On January 20th, SAS President Tom Errico and leaders from eight other professional spine societies met with the medical leadership of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBS-NC) to discuss the spine community’s concerns with a newly published BCBS-NC policy on lumbar fusions. The posting of the policy by BCBS-NC last fall prompted an outpouring of concern that its restrictive nature would limit or deny surgeries for patients in need, and that several conditions and diagnoses previously necessitating surgery would not be covered under the new policy. In late December 2010 the spine community came together to draft a letter to BCBS-NC, specifically offering suggested modifications and asking for an opportunity to meet to collaboratively […]
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December 16, 2010
Published by ISASS at December 16, 2010
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Advocacy Alert: House Passes by Voice Vote 30 Day “Doc Fix”

SAS/ISASS would like to alert you to the US House of Representatives passage of the Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 related to Medicare and Tricare payments: A few moments ago, the House of Representatives passed by voice vote legislation that would prevent the December 1st 23 percent cut to Medicare and Tricare payments. The Senate passed this measure on November 18th before the Thanksgiving recess. This legislation, the Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 will continue the 2.2 percent update for an additional month through December 31, 2010. This legislation cost $1 billion, and in order to pay for this measure, outpatient providers who perform multiple services on the same day will see a reduction […]
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