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61. How value-based care is changing in spine: 9 surgeons weigh in
... when value-based care gets bigger. That's when surgeon practice patterns may be challenged. Alok Sharan, MD. NJ Spine and Wellness (East Brunswick, N.J.): The traditional definition of value is quality ...22 April 2021 -
62. 3 of the biggest barriers to spine care in 2021
... on the preauthorization process. The guidelines for each insurance company are a moving target," said Alok Sharan, MD, of Awake Spinal Fusion in Matawan, N.J. "Certain insurance companies are requiring ...20 April 2021 -
63. The biggest challenges in spine from 9 surgeons: Drs. Alexander Vaccaro, Michael Musacchio & more
... tidal wave of disruption, I fear this bad situation will only get worse. Alok Sharan, MD. NJ Spine and Wellness (East Brunswick, N.J.): Currently, we are spending a lot of time and resources on the preauthorization ...14 April 2021 -
64. What hospitals can learn from ASCs: 5 spine leaders discuss
... do well is the turnover times, delays and shenanigans that are written off as de rigueur at the hospital will lead to a failed ASC. Alok Sharan, MD. NJ Spine and Wellness (East Brunswick, N.J.): I ...07 April 2021 -
65. Which spine procedures are surgeons migrating to the ASC in 2021?
... Wednesday, April 7. Note: The following responses were lightly edited for style and clarity. Question: What procedure(s) are you considering migrating to your surgery center? Alok Sharan, MD. NJ ...31 March 2021 -
66. Spine care delivery will look very different in 5 years: 10 surgeon insights
... for some time, but it has had limited use due to many constraints. I think that telehealth is here to stay and will continue to increase as a percentage of overall patient visits. Alok Sharan, MD. NJ ...24 March 2021 -
67. How 9 spine surgeons keep their skill sets sharp: Drs. Robert Bray Jr., Neel Shah & more
... about performing surgery. That being said, I am always cautious when evaluating new technologies, but am also willing to implement them into my practice as long as they are safe and efficacious. Alok ...17 March 2021 -
68. How to build a strong multidisciplinary spine team: 7 surgeon insights
... for building a strong multidisciplinary spine team? Alok Sharan, MD. NJ Spine and Wellness (East Brunswick, N.J.): The future of medicine will be to build multidisciplinary teams that are focused on ...10 March 2021 -
69. The future of augmented reality from 7 surgeons: Drs. Frank Phillips, John Hicks & more
... proficiency. We will have to see what larger studies show in other disciplines. Alok Sharan, MD. NJ Spine and Wellness (East Brunswick, N.J.): AR/VR can have tremendous potential in spine surgery. As ...04 March 2021 -
70. How key spine trends are shaping up in 2021
... to the outpatient space," said Alok Sharan, MD, of NJ Spine and Wellness in East Brunswick. Such services include AR/virtual reality technologies to train surgeons and staff, along with digital tools to ...05 February 2021 -
71. What 2021 will look like from 13 spine surgeons — Drs. Frank Phillips, Lali Sekhon & more
... focus on improving patient care and cutting costs. Let's hope that we also see the end of COVID and partisanship. Alok Sharan, MD. NJ Spine and Wellness (East Brunswick, N.J.): Next year will be a transformational ...14 December 2020 -
72. Top 10 spine articles this week — FDA cautions Wisconsin stem cell clinic, Dr. Eugene Curry operates on Cowboys' QB & more
... on Cowboys' Dak Prescott 3. FDA warns stem cell clinic about marketing claims, unapproved uses 4. CMS, AAOS launching bundled payment initiative in January 5. Dr. Alok Sharan: Coronavirus, cost savings ...16 October 2020 -
73. Dr. Alok Sharan: Coronavirus, cost savings will speed adoption of awake spine surgery
Alok Sharan, MD, was recently appointed director of spine and orthopedics at NJ Spine and Wellness in East Brunswick, N.J. An early adopter of the spine surgery that doesn't require general anesthesia, ...14 October 2020 -
74. Dr. Alok Sharan on awake spine fusions & more: 4 spine surgeons making the news
From a Nevada surgeon performing a surgery with new technology to another professional's take on awake spine fusions, here are the latest spine surgeons making headlines. Alok Sharan, MD, director of ...12 October 2020 -
75. Are awake fusions the future of spine surgery at ASCs?
... toward value-based care. "Awake spinal fusion is the next iterative advantage in minimally invasive spine surgery," said Alok Sharan, MD, director of spine and orthopedics at NJ Spine and Wellness in ...08 October 2020 -
76. Dr. Ernest Braxton offers awake spinal fusion to patients in Colorado
... It also eliminates the need to use intravenous narcotics and reduces the cost of stay. Alok Sharan, MD, co-director of the Westmed Spine Center in Yonkers, N.Y., an early adopter of awake spinal fusion, ...29 September 2020 -
77. Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr offers awake spinal fusion at Duke
... Dr. Abd-El-Barr has since connected with Alok Sharan, MD, co-director of the Westmed Spine Center in Yonkers, N.Y., an early adopter of awake spine surgery, to form a virtual study group to share best ...10 September 2020 -
78. 20 innovations in spine to know | 2020
... University Hospitals in Philadelphia. Awake spinal fusion. In some pockets of the U.S., surgeons are beginning to perform awake spinal fusions. Alok Sharan, MD, director of spine and orthopedics at NJ ...13 August 2020 -
79. Drs. Alok Sharan, Melissa Erickson & more: 7 spine surgeons making headlines
... procedures into respirators for healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients. Alok Sharan, MD, director of spine and orthopedics at Wayne-based New Jersey Spine and Wellness, shared his thoughts on ...17 April 2020 -
80. Transformational change: 4 predictions on how COVID-19 will affect spine and healthcare
... industry; and the current COVID-19 pandemic will drive transformational change in healthcare," said Alok Sharan, MD, Director of Spine and Orthopedics at NJ Spine and Wellness. "With every transformation, ...13 April 2020