Moderator: Robert Turner, PT, DPT, OCS
This multidisciplinary panel will present the economic drivers in spinal care from the nonoperative and operative perspectives with cost-benefit analysis compared to evidence-based guidelines. Operational excellence is often based in the value perceived by an institution and often does not consider the evidence behind cost driving interventions. Additionally, the panel will address the unique spine care pathways with an analysis of the cost benefit and patient satisfaction of their individual approaches.
Upon completion of this session, participants should gain strategies to:
- Strategically analyze their current spine care model and recognize where cost savings may be implemented;
- Understand drivers for spine care costs from an operative and nonoperative perspective;
- Recognize and implement alternative cost effective spine care models to their current practice
Agenda
Introduction of Panel and Topic
Robert Turner, PT, DPT, OCS
Nonoperative Cost Drivers
Joel Press, MD
Operative Cost Drivers
Christopher Bono, MD
Maximizing Value in the Treatment of Spinal Disorders
Catherine MacLean, MD, PhD
Spine Value Models
Craig Liebenson, DC
Direct Access and Spinal Triage Models
Robert Turner, PT, DPT, OCS
Discussion, Questions and Answers
Faculty Panel