Dr. Kube discusses five factors to negotiate better payor contracts
Dr. Rich Kube is one of two doctors selected to discuss five factors spine surgeons should consider to negotiate better payor contracts.
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lumbar fusion surgery is designed to create solid bone between the adjoining vertebra, eliminating any movement between the bones. The goal of the surgery is to reduce pain and nerve irritation. Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) removes the lumbar disc and insert a cage filled with bone into the space left behind. The most common…
DetailsTop 10 Tips for Raking Leaves with Back Pain
In many parts of the country, raking leaves is a necessity during the fall months. Both for those unaccustomed to physical activity and regular exercisers, the dynamics of raking can lead to strain and injury to the back, shoulders, and wrists, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety…
DetailsPrairie SurgiCare opening featured in Becker’s ASC Review
Becker’s ASC Review featured 10 new surgery centers from around the country that have received certificate of need approvals or opened in certificate of need states.
Dr. Kube describes his concerns about the future of spine surgery
Dr. Kube was featured in Becker’s Spine Review in a feature titled, “Ask Spine Surgeons.” It is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues affecting spine care. Dr. Kube describes his concerns about the future of spine surgery.