A bill introduced May 11 by House Republicans that would introduce Medicaid work requirements nationwide, stricter eligibility requirements and impose up to $715 billion in cuts over 10 years has faced criticism among hospital groups. Spine surgeons discuss what the…
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Saqib Hasan, MD, is a leader in endoscopic spine surgery in California, and he continues making strides in his practice. Dr. Hasan, of Walnut Creek-based Golden State Orthopedics and Spine, has used endoscopic techniques to perform a pars fracture repair…
Health care delivery system challenges are worldwide, with health expenditures often growing at a faster rate than gross domestic product (GDP) and real wages. Aging populations paired with increasing comorbidity burden strain already fragile systems that are suffering from health…
Monterey (Calif.) Spine and Joint became part of Montage Health, and 13 of its 14 surgeons joined the health system. Spine surgeon Sohrab Gollogly, MD, is remaining independent. Dr. Gollogly began that practice more than 22 years ago with his…
In 2021, several spine and orthopedic societies published a stance warning against allowing non-spine surgeons to perform spinal arthrodesis. Years after that statement was published, many spine surgeons still agree that while pain medicine physicians are important to spine care,…
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Spine surgeons have been on their toes keeping up with new developments in healthcare policy in the first months of the year. Here is how five surgeons are thinking about the landscape. Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question:…
A common pain point for healthcare employers is a fragmented system where payers, physicians and suppliers aren’t always coordinated, but these challenges can also lead to innovation in the ASC space, Mike Boblitz, CEO of Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic, said.…
Daniel Choi, MD, was a medical student when the Affordable Care Act was implemented, and 15 years later he said its long-term outcomes emphasize the importance of private practice. Dr. Choi, a private spine surgeon at Spine Medicine and Surgery…
Hospital consolidation may lead to higher costs of care and fewer choices for patients, but does present an opportunity for ASCs to provide a more cost-effective and efficient option. These four healthcare leaders recently connected with Becker’s to discuss the…
Spine surgeon Peter Miller, MD, PhD, has performed minimally invasive surgery for years, and in recent years, he’s adopted an approach to support patients beyond the operating room. Dr. Miller, of Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. spoke with Becker’s…