TY - JOUR
T1 - Measuring costs related to spine surgery
AU - Weisenthal, Benjamin
AU - Hills, Jeffery
AU - Chotai, Silky
AU - Sivaganesan, Ahilan
AU - Bydon, Mohamad
AU - Devin, Clinton J.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018
PY - 2018/6
Y1 - 2018/6
N2 - Treatment of spinal pathology is a significant contributor to the current rise in health care spending in the United States. To maximize value, the cost of spine care must be analyzed to assess for any inefficiencies. In parallel, outcomes must be tracked to ensure that any potential cost reductions do not have a negative impact on the efficacy of treatments. This article focuses on three primary topics in spinal care. We will begin with a general review of cost analysis methods, highlight specific drivers of cost, and finally offer broad solutions to help improve the value of spine care.
AB - Treatment of spinal pathology is a significant contributor to the current rise in health care spending in the United States. To maximize value, the cost of spine care must be analyzed to assess for any inefficiencies. In parallel, outcomes must be tracked to ensure that any potential cost reductions do not have a negative impact on the efficacy of treatments. This article focuses on three primary topics in spinal care. We will begin with a general review of cost analysis methods, highlight specific drivers of cost, and finally offer broad solutions to help improve the value of spine care.
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U2 - 10.1053/j.semss.2017.11.003
DO - 10.1053/j.semss.2017.11.003
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85035196923
SN - 1040-7383
VL - 30
SP - 92
EP - 98
JO - Seminars in Spine Surgery
JF - Seminars in Spine Surgery
IS - 2
ER -