Endoscopic spine surgery is reaching a pivotal moment in adoption in the U.S., and it’s well-suited for ASCs. However reimbursement remains a key hurdle for growth. Multiple hospitals and practices have adopted endoscopic spine in 2025, and some surgeons have…
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Here are 10 stories focused on spine surgery and outpatient spine that drew readers’ attention in 2025: 1. Some fee-for-service spine procedures in traditional Medicare will have prior authorizations added, according to CMS’ new Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction model. 2. Consolidation is…
As outpatient spine surgery accelerates, spine surgeons are also becoming more adept in their strategies. Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: How will your approach to outpatient spine surgery change in the next five years? Steven Girdler,…
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…
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…
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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…
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…