The future of value-based care will rely on creativity in spine care, better cost measurements, multidisciplinary teamwork and technological advancements, according to Philip Louie, MD, of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle.
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Neurosurgeon Vijay Yanamadala, MD, made history on Oct. 1 when he became the first surgeon to perform an awake spinal fusion in New England.
In September, a Connecticut neurosurgeon became the second in the world to perform spine surgery with a newly approved patient-specific implant, which he believes can reduce complications and achieve superior outcomes over traditional implants.
On Sept. 22, 2020, Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute inked its partnership with Orlando, Fla.-based AdventHealth to expand into the Florida market. Rothman's president, Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, spoke with Becker's about how that push stands a year later and what's…
If the past decade is any indication, the field of orthopedic surgery could look dramatically different in 2031 than it does today. According to these seven orthopedic surgeons, some of the most likely changes include shifting roles for clinicians.
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New Zealand's healthcare system employs a single-payer model and offers universal coverage to its population of more than 5 million.
Domagoj Coric, MD, a spinal neurosurgeon at Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates in Charlotte, N.C., has a unique position leading the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.
Machine learning and artificial intelligence are some of the emerging healthcare technologies that Bert Mandelbaum, MD, is eager to follow.
Scott Sigman, MD, chief medical officer of Rochester, N.Y.-based OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Centers, is concerned about surgeons' future abilities in independent practices. He spoke on the "Becker's Spine and Orthopedic Podcast" about that concern, along with what he's excited about…
Robot-assisted spine surgery is growing exponentially, and many surgeons laud the efficiencies and improved safety measures the technology provides. However, spine robots still have yet to reach their full potential.