FE ATURES
ONEIDA HEALTH AND ROSWELL PARK: GIVING
PATIENTS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS 06
World-class cancer care is now closer to home for patients
and referring physicians who seek leading-edge diagnostics,
innovative treatments and compassionate patient support.
CMS ANNOUNCES POLICY CHANGE FOR
NON‑PHYSICIAN PRACTITIONERS 16
A fina l rule issued in November changes the way NPPs can
bill Medicare for split (or shared) visits to better reflect the
current practice of medicine.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION
VERTEBRAL BODY TETHERING
SHOWS PROMISE 12
Approved by the FDA in 2019, a non-fusion spina l device is
helping some young patients with progressive idiopathic
scoliosis avoid traditiona l surgery and maintain some
flexibility in the spine.
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ON THE COVER
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DEPARTMENTS
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The Oneida Health Medical Oncology
and Radiation Oncology team
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
