ASCs and outpatient surgery have the benefit of letting patients recover at home the same day they go to the operating room. While many spine techniques are becoming less invasive, migrating cases to ASCs can take time.
While spine surgery has evolved significantly in recent decades, there are still some old ideas that stick in the industry. Eight spine surgeons discuss the outdated practices that remain today.
Physician leaders have both clinical expertise and leadership experience, bringing a unique perspective to their organizations. Patients and colleagues alike benefit from having physicians head these hospitals, health systems, medical groups and ASCs.