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CMS Announces Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating in Quality Reporting Programs in Response to COVID-19
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced unprecedented relief for the clinicians, providers, and facilities participating in Medicare quality reporting programs including the 1.2 million clinicians in the Quality Payment Program and on the front lines of America’s fight against the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
CMS Releases Recommendations on Adult Elective Surgeries, Non-Essential Medical, Surgical, and Dental Procedures During COVID-19 Response
Earlier today at the White House Task Force Press Briefing, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all elective surgeries, non-essential medical, surgical, and dental procedures be delayed during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
COVID-19 Telehealth and Coding Resources
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has waived certain Medicare telehealth regulations to protect the health of the elderly and people with disabilities.
The Utility of Local Smoke Evacuation in Reducing Surgical Smoke Exposure in Spine Surgery
“Exposure to surgical smoke is a potential occupational health concern to spine operating room personnel.” A new study published in The Spine Journal “provides evidence supporting the utility of local smoke evacuation in reducing surgical smoke exposure in spine surgery. Such technology may help to improve the occupational health protection for spine operating room workers.”
New Developments in the Utility of Hounsfield Units in Estimating Bone Quality Prior to Spinal Instrumentation
With an aging population, osteoporosis is a growing public health concern. Poor bone quality in patients older than 50 necessitates special considerations when planning for spinal instrumentation.

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