M. Craig McMains, MD, who launched Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy’s endoscopic spine program in 2023, has already reached 30 cases in 2025. Dr. McMains is on track to surpass the total number of endoscopic cases in 2023, 50, and remains the only…
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Although some spine and orthopedic groups have embraced bundled payments, interventional pain physician Taif Mukhdomi, MD, is concerned about its long term effects and sustainability. Dr. Mukhdomi is speaking at Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC +…
CMS’ Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F) outlines the path toward industry-wide electronic prior authorization, but real-world implementation remains fragmented — even among early adopters. From investment hesitancy to misaligned workflows to gaps in CMS provisions, health systems and…
Jun 3, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Steven Berkow
Senior Advisor, Value-Based Care, InterSystems
Jessica Jowdy
Manager, Healthcare Sales Engineering, InterSystems
Price transparency mandates have introduced an unprecedented volume of data — but turning that data into actionable strategy remains a challenge. Health systems and payers alike are still navigating how to translate pricing insights into stronger contract terms, smarter network…
Jun 9, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Jacob Little
CCO, Payerset
Amy Crowe
VP, PurpleLab
Heather Parker
Director, Healthcare Strategy & Finance, Forvis Mazars
As ASCs face increasing reimbursement complexity — from payer contracts to multi-method payment models — understanding how to optimize managed care contracting has become critical to financial stability. Without a clear understanding of how payer terms dictate claim workflows, ASCs…
Jun 3, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Scott Allen
SVP Managed Care Contracting, nimble solutions
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery saw a 0% sedation rate of nearly 2,000 pediatric MRI scans, according to a study from Lerner Children’s Pavilion at HSS. Sedation is used in up to 28% of pediatric MRIs, but it…
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield signed a multi-year contract with Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics, according to a May 21 news release. Under the contract Resurgens will remain in-network for Anthem members in Georgia. The practice has nearly 100 physicians across…
University of Iowa Health Care opened its new orthopedic-focused hospital in North Liberty; a first for the health system on April 28. The 469,000-square-foot will provide spine, orthopedic, sports medicine care and more for patients in eastern Iowa and beyond. …
Avant-garde Health has released its 2025 “Healthcare Research All-Stars” report, honoring the top 5% of America’s physicians and hospitals based on volume of research. The report recognized 29 hospitals as being in the top 1% of orthopedic research facilities in…
Physicians at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System, based in Charleston, S.C., have successfully completed the first total posterior spine system procedure at the facility. The TOPS device provides an alternative to traditional spinal fusions, which can limit…