July 2024 Issue of Becker's Spine Review
ON THE COVER
New spine codes to further clarify back pain
New updates in the family of ICD-10-CM codes will provide further specifications for back pain.
What is the future of ACDF?
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is considered a "gold standard" in spine surgery, but it will likely be eclipsed by disc replacement.
What spine surgeons expect for the future of value-based care
Value-based care has seen some growth in spine and orthopedics, with some groups embracing the payment model.
Leave these trends in the past, spine surgeons say
As spine surgery technology and practice operations evolve, there are some trends that are ready to be sunsetted.
1.26% of lumbar disc replacements needed revisions, Texas Back Institute surgeons find
Over 20 years, only 1.26% of lumbar disc replacements have needed a follow-up revision surgery or removal, spine surgeons at Texas Back Institute found.
2 CMS spine proposals to know
CMS is proposing two new developments in spine-related coding and payments, the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery said April 17.
What's holding back outpatient spine growth?
Outpatient spine surgery has grown significantly in recent years thanks to new technologies and the adoption of minimally invasive techniques. However, some factors in the healthcare industry are slowing its trajectory.
Why new ASCs could fall short
Investing in ASCs presents healthcare professionals with opportunities that may not be available to players in other markets.
Take the vacation, says Children's National CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown is less than a year into her role as president and CEO of Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and she brings a passion for well-being and addressing today's healthcare challenges to the role.
SPINE
New spine codes to further clarify back pain
New updates in the family of ICD-10-CM codes will provide further specifications for back pain.
Dr. Adam Kanter named executive medical director of neuroscience institute
Adam Kanter, MD, was named executive medical director of Hoag's Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute in Newport Beach, Calif.
Neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons see similar TLIF outcomes: Study
A matched analysis published in the June issue of Spine found experienced neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons had similar outcomes after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions.
What is the future of ACDF?
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is considered a "gold standard" in spine surgery, but it will likely be eclipsed by disc replacement.
1.26% of lumbar disc replacements needed revisions, Texas Back Institute surgeons find
Over 20 years, only 1.26% of lumbar disc replacements have needed a follow-up revision surgery or removal, spine surgeons at Texas Back Institute found.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
What spine surgeons expect for the future of value-based care
Value-based care has seen some growth in spine and orthopedics, with some groups embracing the payment model.
Orthopedic smart implants can 'reestablish normals' in care, DISC surgeon says
Orthopedic surgeon James Chen, MD, has been with DISC Sports and Spine Center since December and is bolstering its total joint replacement program.
What's holding back outpatient spine growth?
Outpatient spine surgery has grown significantly in recent years thanks to new technologies and the adoption of minimally invasive techniques. However, some factors in the healthcare industry are slowing its trajectory.
Leave these trends in the past, spine surgeons say
As spine surgery technology and practice operations evolve, there are some trends that are ready to be sunsetted.
Spine surgeons should 'marry the best of business with the best of medicine'
Spine and orthopedic surgeons may benefit from earning an MBA along with their medical training.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Here's what to look out for when joining a spine practice
Joining a spine practice takes more than finding a salary that's a good fit or managers you like. Physicians should also evaluate operational factors behind a prospective employer.
OrthoCincy joins PELTO Health Partners
PELTO Health Partners added its first new partner group, OrthoCincy, since forming in 2023.
Precision analytics 'crucial' for driving clinical, financial performance in spine COEs
The next phase of outpatient spine care could weigh on one practice model — the Center of Excellence.
Orthopedic group deals accelerate in 2023: Report
Orthopedic physician groups were among specialties with a higher volume of merger and acquisition deals in 2023, according to VMG Health's 2024 Healthcare M&A Report.
Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery adds bundled payments
Vancouver, Wash.-based Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery partnered with HealthME for bundled payments.
DEVICES & IMPLANTS
ZimVie spine business sells, rebrands as Highridge Medical
ZimVie has closed on the sale of its spine business to global investment firm H.I.G. Capital. The spine business will now operate as Highridge Medical, based in Westminster, Colo.
Artificial disc replacement to crack $1B by 2030
The artificial disc replacement market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.3% between 2023 and 2030, according to Vantage Market Research.
Zimmer Biomet partners with CBRE to develop ASCs
Zimmer Biomet partnered with CBRE Group to develop orthopedic ASCs as part of a larger plan toward above-market growth, the devicemaker said May 29.
Barrow Neurological Institute launches Neuralink study
Phoenix-based Barrow Neurological Institute was chosen as the inaugural site for the Neuralink PRIME Study.
Meet the CEOs of 5 spine device companies
Here are the CEOs of five spine device companies worldwide:
ASC
The investments ASCs can't afford to skip
As ASCs continue to face staffing shortages nationwide, many leaders are putting their money into retaining and recruiting talent.
ASCs grow with 'untapped' business line
Jayehs Dayal, MD, an anesthesiologist and owner of White flint Surgery Center in Rockville, Md., was one of the first physicians to own a freestanding licensed, accredited, three-room ASC in Rockwell.
Is ASC pay trending up or down?
Physician pay is trending up in eight common ASC specialties this year, while it is trending down in three others, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report."
Why new ASCs could fall short
Investing in ASCs presents healthcare professionals with opportunities that may not be available to players in other markets.
HEALTHCARE NEWS
Take the vacation, says Children's National CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown is less than a year into her role as president and CEO of Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and she brings a passion for well-being and addressing today's healthcare challenges to the role.
Why Ardent isn't focusing on 'technology just for technology's sake'
Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services' chief digital information officer is focusing on three key pillars in 2024: cybersecurity, enhancing consumer experience and fostering purpose-driven initiatives.
Large health systems may need to rethink growth: Moody's
Scrutiny on nonprofit health system mergers and acquisitions is intensifying and Moody's warned it could become a tougher exit strategy for distressed hospitals, and affect growth of large systems, according to an April 18 2024 Healthcare Quarterly report.
Health systems' hard line on insurers pays off
Health systems are taking a tougher stance with commercial payers, arguing that they are not being adequately reimbursed for services provided to patients, and some providers have gone out of network if contract renewal offers have not been up to par.