Facing a busy spine surgery market, Brandon Hirsch, MD, is turning his attention to digital growth, advocacy and sharpening his own skillset in 2026. Dr. Hirsch, of Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Surgery Center, shared his practice growth outlook, during an…
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Outpatient spine surgery is an area of the specialty that’s accelerating. Here are nine key studies to know about outpatient spine surgery and procedures from 2025: 1. A study from Plano-based Texas Back Institute found positive clinical results for patients having hybrid…
Outpatient spine surgery is accelerating, and physicians are planning for what the landscape will look like by 2030. Here’s how five spine surgeons are approaching the outpatient boom. Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: How will your…
A study from Marina del Rey, Calif.-based DISC Surgery Center evaluated 203 outpatient 360-degree lumbar spinal fusions and found strong results in safety, according to a Dec. 5 news release. The 360-degree spinal fusions, also called anterior-posterior lumbar interbody fusions,…
Vijay Yanamadala, MD, of Hartford (Conn.) Healthcare has leveled up his spine practice over the last five years, especially with refining awake spine surgery. Dr. Yanamadala said he refined his anesthesia protocols, widened the age range of patients and increased…
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Here are six key updates from Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center so far in 2025: 1. Twenty physicians with Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center were honored by The Southern California Super Doctors. The physicians were selected…
Between 2023 and 2024, spine ASCs have faced challenges when it comes to denial rates, but they’re seeing progress in areas including billing speed and prior authorizations, according to data from HST Pathways. HST Pathway’s report represents 131,973 unique cases across…
Over 400,000 spinal fusion surgeries are performed annually in the United States and as the population ages, that number is expected to rise. The goal of many spinal fusion surgeries is to reduce or eliminate pain as a result of…
CMS recently released its proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and ASC Payment System, which includes changes that will directly impact spine surgeons and outpatient spine care, according to information from Blank Rome health lawyer…
Consolidation is becoming more widespread across healthcare, with several large management groups and physician organizations picking up smaller practices nationwide. “As the U.S. healthcare landscape continues to evolve, hospital consolidation is emerging as a dominant trend and one with profound…