“Spine surgery is the next great horizon for the ASC,” Dr. Redler tells Becker’s ASC Review. Anterior cervical discectomies and fusions and lumbar discectomies are the most common spine cases in surgery centers, and many highly skilled spine surgeons do not require a microscope for these cases, allowing expedited surgery and lower equipment costs, he says. One challenge for spine in the ASC is carving out the reimbursement with insurance carriers. But Dr. Redler predicts success here, given the cost savings and the high quality of care in an ASC.
Dr. Redler is board certified and fellowship-trained in sports medicine and hand surgery. He received his MD from the University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Connecticut Health Center and the University of Virginia Health System.
Dr. Redler serves as the orthopedic consultant to Major League Lacrosse; as associate clinical professor for the department of physical therapy and athletic trainers at Sacred Heart University; and as visiting assistant professor of orthopedic surgery for the University of Virginia.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
