David Bumpass, MD, is a spine surgeon with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Dr. Bumpass was recently named to the inaugural "20 Under 40" list by the North American Spine Society's publication, SpineLine. He discusses his biggest concerns as he grows his practice.
Question: What are the biggest concerns for your practice today? What keeps you up at night?
Dr. David Bumpass: I am most concerned about the ever-increasing administrative burden on physicians, from both insurance companies and hospitals. Value-based payment models hold significant potential to control healthcare costs and improve quality, but [they] can also prove overwhelming for busy doctors to understand and manage.
Q: What are you most excited about in terms of technology advancement in the spine space? Where do you see the best opportunity for growth?
DB: Spine technology continues to advance at a breakneck pace. I'm excited for the potential of non-fusion solutions to pediatric spinal deformities and further improvements in biologics to improve fusion rates.
Q: Where do you see your practice growing or evolving in the next five years? What is the next step or evolution in your career?
DB: Our state is rapidly moving towards bundled payments for spine care. I see the next five years of my practice involving significant efforts to work with insurers to help implement effective and fair value-based payment models for spine surgery in Arkansas.
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