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. Unlike fee-
for-service, value-based care encourages
a greater emphasis on patient outcomes.
Spine surgeons discuss their outlook on
value-based care and how it can expand.
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 discuss the technical and
business trends that they believe they
should let go of in 2024.
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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.
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STORIES INSIDE
New spine codes to further clarify back pain p. 4
30TH ANNUAL MEETING
The Business &
Operations of ASCS
October 30 - November 2, 2024
Hyatt Regency Chicago
SAVE THE DATE
IN THIS ISSUE:
1.26% of lumbar disc
replacements needed
revisions, Texas Back
Institute surgeons find
p. 6
2 CMS spine
proposals to know
p. 6
What's holding back
outpatient spine
growth?
p. 9
Why new ASCs could
fall short
p. 17
Take the vacation, says
Children's National
CEO
p. 19
July 2024 • Vol. 2024 No. 3
