…as a DEXA bone density measured T score < -2.5. Paget’s disease, osteomalacia or anything other metabolic bone disease (excluding osteoporosis which is addressed above) Morbid obesity defined as…

…is an international lecturer and visiting professor in over 28 countries, and fluently speaks eight languages. He has had over 350 publications, more than 52 US patents and over…

…of approvals and denials; and encourage plans to adopt policies that adhere to evidence-based guidelines.” In addition, there is support in the U.S. Senate for companion legislation. To read…

…patient care quality and not increasing access. The bill has not been passed or taken up by the U.S. Senate. To read the bill language, see link here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6087…

…we would recommend iatrogenic instability as a covered procedure. In addition, we would recommend the addition of radiculopathy to the list of progressive symptoms (which currently includes neurogenic claudication…

…and past ISASS President. “In 2011 ISASS changed its name to include these new developments. This is the new road for the society.” With the name modification adopted in…

…proposed rule are due September 13, 2023. Read proposed rule here: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-15372.pdf The press release is available here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-proposes-rule-advance-health-equity-improve-access-care-and-promote-competition-and-transparency The fact sheet is available here:…

…Additionally, certified IDR entities are conducting significant work determining whether a dispute is eligible for the federal process. The new rule can be found here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/laws-and-regulations/laws/no-surprises-act 1661442864:11 11 default…

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…is often the case among athletic adolescents and young adults. The policy rules out access to lumbar fusion for patients with a sole indication of degenerative disc disease. Numerous…

…to include artificial disc replacement, and cervical and lumbar spine surgery. Dr. Araghi completed his fellowship program in orthopedic spine surgery at the Texas Back Institute and received an…