NASS - Annual Meeting Preview

Today's date: September 02, 2010

Best Papers Showcase Top-Graded Abstracts

Three of the 28 top-graded abstracts being highlighted at the Annual Meeting examined the efficacy of surgical treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), the success rate of anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF), and the implications of using bone morphogenetic protein-2 in rats with spinal cord injuries.

The research will be showcased Wednesday through Saturday in each day's first session under the title Best Papers. The BMP-2 paper will be presented Wednesday morning, October 6, and research on CSM and ACDF will be presented Thursday morning, October 7. Read More...

NASS, TSJ Announce Journal Award Winners

NASS and The Spine Journal will recognize the 2010 Outstanding Paper Award (OPA) and Editors' Choice Award recipients during the NASS Annual Meeting.

The Award Presentations will be Thursday morning, October 7, from the main podium in Chapin Theater. A representative from the authors of the Editors' Choice Award also will present a follow-up to their study during a Special Interest Group discussion later that afternoon. Read More...

Personalize Your Own Meeting Schedule

With the online Schedule Builder, you can begin planning your NASS Annual Meeting schedule ahead of the meeting. Build your schedule by searching events by day, title, time and even location. Read More...

Get Connected with the NASS Mobile App

Get NASS Annual Meeting news via your wireless device during the event. With the entire breadth of the meeting on your handheld, you can access ePosters, the NASS Job Connection, SpineLine and The Spine Journal, NASS 2010 Annual Meeting information, NASS 2010 Annual Meeting daily coverage, NASS 2010 Exhibitor Guide, Membership Information, Twitter feeds, US news and weather. Read More...

Stop by the NASS Resource Center

The NASS Resource Center gives Annual Meeting attendees a nearly endless supply of information, services, publications and products.

Along with membership information, publications and logo items, attendees will have the chance to test their stamina in the Exercise Committee's plank competition. Read More...

Technical Exhibition Loaded with Products and Services

The Technical Exhibition returns this year with the same powerhouse display of innovative equipment, supplies and services that support the treatment of spine conditions. Read More...

Save $100 on NASS Meeting Registration

There's still time to save on your NASS 25th Annual Meeting registration. Just register by September 10, 2010. After this date, online and on-site registration fees increase by $100 for the October 5-9 meeting in Orlando, FL. Read More...

Lock In Your Hotel Reservation Before the September Deadline

Annual Meeting attendees may choose from nine hotels selected by NASS for their convenience to the Orange County Convention Center.

The September 10 deadline for room reservations at a NASS contracted hotel is fast approaching.

Plus, the sooner you make you're reservation, the more likely you are to secure your hotel of choice. Reservations are made on a first–come, first–served basis and are subject to room availability. Read More...

Orlando — A Range of Cuisine Options

While Orlando is well known for its theme parks, its restaurants are equally acclaimed. Whether you want a quick lunch, a special evening out or a place for a business dinner, you'll find a spot to suit your taste. Read More...

NASS Honors Clinicians, Researchers

Three individuals will be recognized for their unique and outstanding contributions to the field of spine care and research during this year's Annual Meeting, October 5-9, in Orlando. Read More...

> August

Harvard Economist Advocates for Consumer-Driven Health Care

Dubbed the "Godmother of Consumer-Driven Health Care," Regina Herzlinger, DBA, has amassed a following of health care, business, academic and political champions. In her Thursday afternoon, October 7, Keynote Address, she will share her views on how to revamp the US health care system.

Herzlinger is widely recognized for her innovative research in health care, including her early predictions of the unraveling of managed care and the rise of consumer-driven health care and health care focused factories, two terms she coined.

The Nancy R. McPherson Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, she authored Market-Driven Health Care, Consumer-Driven Health Care and Who Killed Health Care? Read More...

Presidential Guest Speaker Looks at Upside of Irrationality

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, PhD, has a unique perspective on human behavior. His research has shown that we all can succumb to irrationality in situations where rational thought is expected.

Ariely is the NASS 25th Annual Meeting Presidential Guest Speaker. During his Wednesday morning, October 6, talk, he'll reveal how people actually act—and why—in the marketplace, as opposed to how they should or would perform if they were completely rational. Read More...

Annual Meeting offers unique learning opportunity

We invite you to join your colleagues along with a diverse group of world-renowned spine specialists at the NASS Annual Meeting in Orlando, October 5-9. Read More...

New SPORT Findings Reveal Effects of Obesity and Other Indications on Outcomes

Two of the Best Papers presentations at the NASS 25th Annual Meeting will reveal new findings from the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) on the effects of obesity and other indications on treatment outcomes. Read More...

Forum Gives Young Spine Surgeons Tools for Transition

The reception gives fellows and residents the chance to meet with spine specialists.The Young Spine Surgeons Education Forum has the best interests of young spine surgeons in mind. This valuable, practical program will help residents and fellows navigate the waters of transitioning to and ultimately establishing a practice. The forum runs 3-6pm Thursday, October 7.

Spine surgeons who recently moved into academic and private clinical practices will reveal their own experiences, while health care executives and attorneys will share tips on the art of negotiation. Read More...

Making Your Hotel Reservation Is Easy

You can take advantage of one of four easy reservation methods to arrange your stay with any of nine official NASS hotels. Read More...

Gear Up for Allied Health Track

Allied Health professionals will have the chance to gain a wealth of information during an education session developed just for them. The entire track is geared toward nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and rehab professionals who have expertise in spine care. Read More...

NASS at Your Fingertips

You can use your handheld device to keep track of the latest news from the NASS Annual Meeting. It's as simple as a quick download of the new NASS mobile application to your device.

Download the mobile app through your mobile web browser. Go to http://nass.mwap.at to start your download. Read More...

Eight Reasons To Visit Orlando

Located in the land of sun and fun, Orlando is an unrivaled world-class destination. While the year-round sunshine and collection of theme parks are a big draw, Orlando is the perfect event destination. Here are eight reasons why. Read More...

> July

Program to Address Health Care Reform and Other Key Issues

At this year's Annual Meeting, NASS marks its 25th anniversary with several special sessions. The October 5-9 scientific program in Orlando, FL, addresses key contemporary issues, such as health care reform, minimally invasive and image–guided surgery, and value in spine care. A special session will feature past presidents of the society.

"This year, the meeting's themes are leveraging 25 years and defining the value of spine care. Value is an important concept in spine care that we are going to have to come to grips with," said NASS President Ray M. Baker, MD. Read More...

Scientific Papers Reflect Importance of Evidence–Based Medicine

The importance of evidence–based medicine in spine care will be reflected at the NASS 25th Annual Meeting, October 5-9, in the scientific abstracts selected for presentation in papers sessions, focused paper presentations and poster presentations.

A total of 705 abstracts were submitted to the Annual Meeting Program Committee for presentation. All went through a rigorous review process, and 123 studies were selected for presentation in general sessions, 101 in focused paper presentations related to different areas of the spine, and 106 as electronic posters. Read More...

When you register for the Annual Meeting, you also can sign up for any of several Premeeting Courses. Enroll in the two-day Coding Update on Monday and Tuesday.
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Symposia Highlight Hot Topics

International and national leaders in the treatment of spine conditions will share their latest findings and insights in eight NASS 25th Annual Meeting symposia. Held each morning and afternoon October 6-9, expert presenters will examine the most controversial and current topics facing spine specialists. Read More...

Hundreds of Education Sessions Offered During Annual Meeting

The NASS 25th Annual Meeting offers hundreds of educational opportunities in a variety of formats, ranging from symposia to courses, focused paper presentations, poster presentations and Special Interest Group (SIG) discussions.

Attendees can earn 27.25 CME credits during education sessions, which include general sessions as well as specialized tracks for allied health professionals, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, chiropractors, physical and occupational therapists, and rehabilitation professionals. Read More...

Get Discounted Hotel Accommodations

Save money and reserve your accommodations now for the NASS 25th Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, October 5-9. Read More...

Orlando Offers Diverse Selection of Attractions

Orlando is the place every kid dreams of visiting, yet this locale also offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Orlando well deserves its theme-park capital of America title. While its best-known attraction is the Walt Disney World Resort, your trip to the Sunshine State might call for a visit to one of these destinations. Read More...

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