A5045126435- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
Rothman Orthopaedics
2023
Thomas Jefferson University
2023
Rothman Institute
2023
Institute of Semitic Studies
2023
Although bundled payment models are well-established in Medicare-aged individuals, private insurers now developing plans. The role of these plans spine surgery has not been evaluated. Our objective was to analyze the performance a insurance program for lumbar decompression and microdiskectomy.A retrospective review conducted all decompressions payer model at single institution from October 2018 December 2020. 120-day episode care cost data were collected reported as net profit or loss...
Study Design: Retrospective Cohort Study. Objective: To explore the differences in Medicare reimbursement for lumbar fusion performed at an orthopaedic specialty hospital (OSH) and a tertiary referral center to elucidate drivers of differences. Summary Background Data: provide more cost-efficient care, appropriately selected patients are increasingly being transitioned OSHs procedures. There no studies directly comparing between centers (TRC) OSHs. Methods: Reimbursement data were compiled...