SafMed’s Post

In honor of the #NASS Conference next week I put together a quick snapshot of our #Top10 #SpineSurgery procedures and their utilization in Illinois, along with a few thoughts.   The report is my own (notes in the comments), but it is based on commercial & Medicare claims data and does not encapsulate the full market size (though I’d venture to say it’s more than directional.. message me directly with any questions).   A few observations which may complement your own experiences:   *** 1.6 claims-to-patient ratio suggest patients can often have multiple spine surgery claims in one year; not a surprise to seasoned surgeons who know that complex interventions can lead to complex care pathways/rehabilitation and follow-up procedures ***A lot of different specialties are involved in and around spinal surgery claims. Ortho-trained surgeons lead the charge on performing the procedures (and in this data set the top performers averaged around 300 spine surgery claims per year) ***BUCA’s are the dominant financial class for patient, and I was surprised to see the average-charge-per-patient was not crazily higher than Medicare prices (data not shown, but stay tuned) ***Unsurprisingly the 65-84 age group is the largest patient cohort (and growing with our aging population = market will get bigger in the near term) ***The transition from a predominantly hospital-based surgery to the ASC setting is official Want to know a few more of the key drivers behind the data? Reach out directly Please RSVP to join MedRevenu at SPIN Ping Pong next week and have a few drinks on us! #orthopedics #spinesurgery #NASS #independentphysicians Robert Swisher Olivia Barry

📢 READ THE ARTICLE IN MedEsthetics May/June issue: "UI: A Life-Changing Solution to This Silent Epidemic." https://lnkd.in/gU8FYwS7 Review the "life-changing" impact of the #PFTonerPro device by #ZimmerMedizinSystems on #UrinaryIncontinence. Read the results of Ernesto Delgado Cidranes MD, PhD clinical study! 🌟 #MagneticField Therapy = 97%effective in non-invasively treating UI while the patient stays fully clothed. He notes the magnetic technology "is very effective...allowing us to treat different types of UI… avoiding the need for surgery". This treatment offers rapid improvements and enhanced quality of life. "PF TonerPro is very effective. In patients with severe #UI, the progression of reduced degrees of incontinence is very satisfactory... After the third session, patients begin to experience positive changes," notes Dr. Delgado-Cidranes. 👉 READ THE ARTICLE: https://lnkd.in/gU8FYwS7 #PelvicHealth #DrDelgadoCidranes #PelvicFloorTherapy #ReverseIncontinence #IncontinenceTreatment #IncontinenceCare #UrologyInnovation #Gynecology #urogynecology #aesthetics #aestheticspractice #medspa #medispa

Dr. Rajat Upadhyay MBBS, MS (General Surgery) sheds light on the common summer concern: Dehydration. Inadequate water intake can trigger a cascade of complications, particularly in elderly patients with hypertension and diabetes. From renal stones to urinary tract infections, constipation to piles and fissures, these issues should not be dismissed lightly. Some may even necessitate surgical intervention. Don't overlook the signs of dehydration. Consult your doctor promptly for preventive measures and early intervention. #gensurgery #dehydration #hypertension #hypertensiondiet #hypertensiontreatment #hypertensionawareness #doctor #doctors #doctorwho #doctorlife #doctorsofinstagram #Hypertensionmanagement #hypertensionmanagement #diabetes #Diabetes1 #diabetescare #diabetesdiet #dehydration #dehydrationcure #dehydrationtips #dehydrationsigns #dehydrationrelief #DehydrationSymptoms #dehydrationawareness

https://lnkd.in/gshyGYzS                                                                                                            Article title: Damage control surgery Concept   Author(s): Abdelkader Boukerrouche Journal: Open Journal of Trauma   Journal ISSN: 2640-7949 Abstract: Damage control surgery concept (DCS) consists of performing a staged surgery and allowing resuscitation in severe trauma patients who require surgical management. Initially, the DCS has been described in severe liver trauma associated with coagulopathy. Over time, Due to the observed advantages, the DSC approach has become standard practice for abdominal trauma with the extent to extra-abdominal trauma and acute abdominal emergencies. Currently, despite the widespread use by the surgical communities, the indications of DCS strategies have not been clearly defined in the absence of high data level and concerns have hence risen about the overuse and related adverse outcomes of DCS approach in surgical trauma patients. However, Advanced progress in trauma-resuscitation techniques have significantly improved the outcomes and reduced the requirement of DSC strategies in trauma injured patients. In sum, DCS remains an important strategy to surgically manage a specific cohort of patients. The continued research and development in trauma care particularly in patient resuscitation will likely lead to more further decreasing the DCS requirement in severe trauma patients. #DamageControlSurgery #TraumaPatient #LethalTriad #DamageControlResuscitation #Biomaterials #ExperimentalResearch #FootAndAnkleTrauma #HandTrauma #CriticalCare #EmergencySurgery #DisasterAndMilitarySurgery #Neurotrauma #PediatricTrauma #PelvicTrauma #Polytrauma #ReconstructiveSurgery #Peertechz #PeertechzPublications #SpineTrauma #SportsInjuries #SkeletalTrauma #VisceralTrauma 

Over the last four decades, fetal cardiology has evolved in terms of diagnosis timing, treatment planning, surgery prediction, and more. Joyce Woo co-authored an article outlining ethical considerations in the field. Read it in full, published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease: https://buff.ly/3VMwcdl #healthcare #medicine #cardiology

Surgery is an “indivisible, indispensable part of health care,” yet the global need for equitable access is growing, especially in low-to-middle income countries (LMICs). Despite the fact that one-third of global disease is surgically treatable, global surgery and anesthesia remain critically underfunded and overlooked in the global health sector. Limited access to surgical and anesthetic care is a leading cause of disparities everywhere, including the United States, where vulnerable groups experience poorer surgical outcomes. CHESA is at the forefront of changing this narrative. Ensuring that surgical and anesthetic care is accessible, especially to those who need it the most, is a core part of our mission. We do this through equitable research and training programs that strengthen workforce capacity and focus on the interventions prioritized and driven by our by fellows and partners from the Bay Area and LMICs. We Learn more about our work at: globalsurgery.org/about-us #GlobalSurgery #HealthEquity #HealthForAll #CHESA #Surgery #Anesthesia #Equity

Big changes are coming to the world of gynecology! 🌍💉 The minimally invasive surgery industry is on the brink of a major transformation thanks to the advent of advanced technology and refined surgical techniques. These changes could drastically reduce hospital stays and recovery periods, making treatments more affordable, accessible, and comfortable for patients. Plus, with a lower risk of complications and infections, patient outcomes are safer and more effective. Get ready for a new era in gynecological care where efficiency, patient comfort, and cost-effectiveness take center stage! #HealthcareInnovation #Gynecology #PatientCare #MedicalAdvancements #HealthTech #PatientSafety #AffordableHealthcare #MedicalRevolution 🏥💡

Did you know that wrong-site surgery is still happening? In 2022, there were 1441 sentinel events reported, and it's disconcerting to note that wrong-site surgery accounted for 6% of these incidents. It occurs in various medical fields, with orthopedic cases taking the lead at 35.3%, followed by neurosurgery at 22.1%, and urology at 8.8%. Even in the age of “Time-Out” procedures, these statistics underscore the need for heightened awareness and preventive measures in these specialties. The real costs of this error go beyond just the dollar amounts. The most common human costs include the need for additional surgery (45.6%), pain (33.8%), mobility dysfunction (10.3%), aggravated/worsened injury (8.8%), death (7.4%), total loss (7.4%), and scarring (7.4%). The significant harm to the patient is the real cost. “Across all surgeries, the overwhelming top contributing factor to [wrong-site surgery] was failure to follow policy/protocol…[but] only 14.7% of claims were related to a need for policy/ protocol,” the study authors wrote. “This suggests the main issue lies not in creating policies but in the implementation of a policy/protocol, including the use of the World Health Organization’s Surgical Safety Checklist. Indeed, safety measures need to be followed to prevent errors, and determining why they are not being used is key.” Contact us for life care plans, medical chronologies, case analysis, and prelitigation merit reviews: bonnie.mccormick@sunshinenurse.com #legalnurseconsulting #medicalrecords #lawyers #medicalmalpractice #elderabuse #nursinghomeabuse #personalinjury #lifecareplanning

Did you know that wrong-site surgery is still happening? In 2022, there were 1441 sentinel events reported, and it's disconcerting to note that wrong-site surgery accounted for 6% of these incidents. It occurs in various medical fields, with orthopedic cases taking the lead at 35.3%, followed by neurosurgery at 22.1%, and urology at 8.8%. Even in the age of “Time-Out” procedures, these statistics underscore the need for heightened awareness and preventive measures in these specialties. The real costs of this error go beyond just the dollar amounts. The most common human costs include the need for additional surgery (45.6%), pain (33.8%), mobility dysfunction (10.3%), aggravated/worsened injury (8.8%), death (7.4%), total loss (7.4%), and scarring (7.4%). The significant harm to the patient is the real cost. “Across all surgeries, the overwhelming top contributing factor to [wrong-site surgery] was failure to follow policy/protocol…[but] only 14.7% of claims were related to a need for policy/ protocol,” the study authors wrote. “This suggests the main issue lies not in creating policies but in the implementation of a policy/protocol, including the use of the World Health Organization’s Surgical Safety Checklist. Indeed, safety measures need to be followed to prevent errors, and determining why they are not being used is key.” Contact us for life care plans, medical chronologies, case analysis, and prelitigation merit reviews: bonnie.mccormick@sunshinenurse.com #legalnurseconsulting #medicalrecords #lawyers #medicalmalpractice #elderabuse #nursinghomeabuse #personalinjury #lifecareplanning