NASS 2015 Annual Meeting

Trends in Health Care Reform Abstract Presentations (Room Skyline Ballroom C)

Moderator: Andrew J. Schoenfeld, MD

2:05 – 2:11 p.m.
49. Changes in the Care of Patients With Cervical Spine Fractures Following Health Reform in Massachusetts
Presenter: Andrew J. Schoenfeld, MD

2:11 – 2:17 p.m.
50. Risk Factors for 30-Day Readmission Following Spine Fusion Surgery in Adults: A Review of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Database
Presenter: Ahmad N. Nassr, MD

2:17 – 2:23 p.m.
51. Correlation of PROMIS Physical Function and Pain CAT Instruments With Oswestry Disability Index and Neck Disability Index in Spine Patients.
Presenter: Paul T. Rubery Jr. , MD

2:23 – 2:29 p.m.
52. Validation of Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) in Surgically Managed Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Patients
Presenter: Alpesh A. Patel, MD, FACS

2:29 – 2:35 p.m.
53. National Trends in the Surgical Management of Adult Lumbar Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: 1998 to 2011
Presenter: Brandon L. Raudenbush, DO

2:35 – 2:41 p.m.
54. Factors Associated With Increased Incidence of Postoperative Readmission Following Elective Spine Surgery
Presenter: Scott L. Parker, MD

2:41 – 2:47 p.m.
55. Presurgical Physician Utilization in Elective Thoracolumbar Spine Surgery Candidates: A Nationwide Analysis from the CSORN Database
Presenter: Neil A. Manson, MD, FRCSC

2:47 – 3:05 p.m.
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