Commercial Affiliate Program

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Articles for Commercial Affiliates

The following articles are available to NASS members and Commercial Affiliates, covering topics related to innovation, product development, and more.

September 2025

8 Things to Consider When Navigating the Spine MedTech Innovation Ecosystem

In the fast-evolving world of spine care, staying at the forefront of medical technology (MedTech) innovation is essential, not just for physicians, but all individuals in this industry. Whether you work for a large device manufacturer or a start-up, understanding how the MedTech ecosystem functions can sharpen your strategic approach, strengthen relationships, and accelerate adoption of new technologies.
September 2025

Getting to Market: Navigating FDA Regulatory Pathways in Spine MedTech

If you’re working in spine innovation, whether you're in R&D, marketing, or clinical support, understanding how a product gets approved by the FDA isn’t just for the regulatory team. It affects everything from development timelines to sales strategy and surgeon adoption.
September 2025

8 Important Things to Know about The Role of Venture Capital in Spine Innovation

In spine care, the road from novel concept to market-shaping medical device is long, complex, and capital-intensive. While physicians, engineers, and others involved in product development often get the spotlight, venture capitalists (VCs) play a vital yet sometimes underappreciated role in bringing medical technology innovations to life.
September 2025

Inaugural Innovation NetWORK Summit Spotlights Spine Tech Breakthroughs

NASS held its inaugural Innovation NetWORK Summit on June 20-21, 2025, in Rosemont, IL. It was a well-received gathering that, for the first time, included medical technology executives in program planning for a NASS event...
September 2025

Spine Pitch Panel Gives Feedback to Startups at NASS’ Innovation Summit

Fourteen startups gave their pitch to a panel consisting of: Joshua Johnson (VB Spine), Greg Banker (Vansana Capital), Paul Slosar, MD (orthopedic surgeon), Zoher Ghogawala, MD (neurosurgeon), Izzy Lieberman, MD (orthopedic surgeon), Matt Smuck, MD (physiatrist), and Zori Buser, PhD (researcher, Cerapedics).