The Future of Spine Surgery: More Intelligent Outpatient Procedures
Spine surgeons across the United States are wondering how to manage their practice and caseloads amid lowered reimbursements. Even before the pandemic, the world of spine surgeries had been experiencing some seismic shifts, including:
- Payment models evolving from the traditional fee-for-service,
- Growing patient demand for Minimally Invasive Surgeries (MIS),
- Rising expectations from patients for outpatient procedures that allow them to return to their daily lives faster.
COVID-19 accelerated these trends.