Cross Post: Celebrating the Life and Career of Sanjeet S. Grewal, MD (1987 – 2026)
Every so often, we use the Neurosurgery Blog to share or link to impactful events and stories from the broader medical community. Today, we want to bring your attention to a deeply moving tribute, written by Dario J. Englot, MD, PhD, honoring the life, legacy, and profound impact of a remarkable young neurosurgeon who recently passed […]
Vital Signs: Physicians Keep the Economy Healthy
David O. Barbe, MD President, American Medical Association Mountain Grove, MO As physicians, we carry tremendous responsibility as trusted confidants, patient advocates and leaders of the health care team. But our positive impact extends far beyond the exam room. We keep the economy healthy too. This year, the American Medical Association (AMA) published a study […]
Unnecessary Regulatory Burden: Appropriate Use Criteria for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
Ann R. Stroink, MD, CPE, FAANS Chair, AANS/CNS Washington Committee System Medical Director, Neurosciences Quality and Educational Program Development Senior Neurosurgeon CINHS Central Illinois Neuro Health Science Bloomington, IL Ordering X-rays or other diagnostic imaging used to be purposeful and easy. Physicians, whether primary care or specialists, would see the patient, take a history and perform a […]
Open Payments: What Neurosurgeons Need to Know and How Accurate is the Data?
Ann M. Parr, MD, PhD, FAANS, FRCSC (left) Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery, and Director, Spinal Neurosurgery University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Catherine Miller (right) Neurosurgical Resident, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN The Open Payments system also known as the Sunshine Act, is a federal program required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that collects information about […]
Health Care Complexity: Surprise Medical Bills Explained
Ezriel Edward Kornel, MD, FAANS Assistant clinical professor of neurosurgery, Weill-Cornell Medical College White Plains, NY It’s no secret that health care is an unbelievable complex subject. One of the most complex issues facing the health care system is that of surprise medical bills. Surprise medical bills happen when: Patients receive emergency care by an […]
The ACA’s Seven Year Itch: Repeal, Replace or Repair?
Guest Post from Deborah L. Benzil, MD, FACS, FAANS (left) Vice President, AANS Chair, AANS/CNS Communications and Public Relations Committee Mount Kismo Medical Group Columbia University Medical Center Mt Kisco, New York Clemens M. Schirmer, MD, PhD, FAANS, FAHA (right) Vice-Chair, AANS/CNS Communications and Public Relations Committee Geisinger Health System Wilkes Barre, PA On March […]
Cross Post: Transparency and Trust — Online Patient Reviews of Physicians
From time to time on Neurosurgery Blog you will see us cross-posting pieces from other places when we believe they really hit the mark on an issue. Today’s post originally appeared in The New England Journal of Medicine on Jan. 19, 2016. In the article, Vivian Lee, MBA, MD, PhD, discusses how transparent online reviews […]
Military Faces: Donald O. Quest, MD
Guest Post from Deborah L. Benzil, MD, FACS, FAANS Chair, AANS/CNS Communications and Public Relations Committee Care Mount Medical Group Columbia University Medical Center Mt Kisco, New York Donald O. Quest, MD, FAANS(L), is the consummate neurosurgeon, having reached the pinnacle in surgical technique, as an educator, and in administrative and leadership positions. Medical students, […]
Cross Post – New Survey: Americans Support Patient-Centered Solutions, Oppose Government Determining Value
From time to time on Neurosurgery Blog, you will see us cross-posting or linking to items from other publications or places when we believe they hit the mark on an issue. Today’s post originally appeared on the PIPC Blog, and it highlights a new survey which finds most Americans want to decide the best course […]
Healthcare Leaders: What Our Patients Need
Guest Post from Deborah L. Benzil, MD, FACS, FAANS Vice President, AANS Chair, AANS/CNS Communications and Public Relations Committee MKMG Columbia University Medical Center Mt Kisco, New York Recently, Becker’s Spine Review tweeted a story entitled, “13 Healthcare Leaders Named Best Performing CEOs.” The rankings from this piece are from Harvard Business Review and are […]