Spring Webinars Offer Practical Solutions, Real Results
In the ever-evolving spine care landscape, providers need the latest, most practical tools to treat their patients effectively and improve outcomes. This spring, NASS will host four dynamic webinars designed to deliver exactly that—immediate, evidence-based strategies you can apply in your practice right away.
Earn CME Credits and Advance Your Practice
Each webinar is designated for up to 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.
For busy spine professionals committed to staying ahead of the curve in spine care, these back-to-back webinars offer a seamless way to gain actionable insights for your practice—combining expert instruction, real-world case discussions, and direct engagement with leading faculty.
Register today to secure your spot, gain practical solutions you can use immediately, and see real results in your practice. Visit spine.org for more information and to reserve your seat!
Navigating the Evolving Landscape for Spine Doctors: Practice Models, Reimbursement Trends, and Strategic Choices
Thursday, March 13, 2025 7:00 p.m. CT
Chairs:
Eric J. Muehlbauer, MJ, CAE, Executive Director, North American Spine Society
Eric Tower, JD, Corporate Transactions Partner, Blank Rome LLP
Faculty:
David Eagleton, Chief Innovation Officer, HealthDrive Corp
Aaron Newman, Healthcare Investment Banking, DC Advisory
Why Attend
The health care environment for spine professionals is rapidly changing, with significant shifts in practice models and reimbursement structures. This webinar provides critical insights into these developments, providing strategies to navigate and thrive amid these changes. Participants will investigate various practice options, discuss the pros and cons of remaining independent, joining multispecialty groups, engaging with private equity, or affiliating with larger health systems. Innovative models like "payviders" will also be discussed. Attendees will gain the knowledge to make informed decisions tailored to their unique practice environments.
What You’ll Learn
- Analyze recent changes in reimbursement and site-of-service policies to understand their impact on spine care practice.
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various practice models, such as independent practices, multi-specialty groups, and health system affiliations.
- Assess the role of private equity in spine care, discussing its potential benefits and risks.
- Explore emerging practice models like "payviders" to identify opportunities for innovation and strategic growth.
- Develop personalized strategies to navigate the evolving health care landscape, and make decisions based on the unique needs of your practice.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for spine care professionals, including physicians, practice managers, and healthcare administrators, seeking to understand and adapt to the evolving practice and reimbursement landscape in spine care.
Mastering Adjacent Segment Disease: Tailoring Treatment Approaches for Optimal Outcomes
Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:00 p.m. CT
Chair: Harish Kempegowda, MD
Faculty: Amit Bhandarkar, MD; Umesh Metkar, MD; P. Justin Tortolani, MD; Micah Smith, MD
Why Attend
As the volume of lumbar fusions continues to rise, so does the prevalence of adjacent segment disease (ASD). This webinar cuts through the confusion, offering clear strategies to identify risk factors, compare conservative and surgical management options, and explore innovative surgical techniques—including minimally invasive approaches and the role of navigation and robotics.
What You’ll Learn
- Identify factors that increase ASD risk.
- Compare a spectrum of treatment strategies—from pain management and physical therapy to advanced surgical solutions.
- Develop robust preoperative and intraoperative plans, guided by real-world expertise.
Who Should Attend
Spine surgeons, orthopedic and neurosurgeons, pain specialists—anyone seeking a deeper dive into ASD and a roadmap to improved patient outcomes.
Whiplash Evaluation & Treatment
Thursday, April 3, 2025 7:00 p.m. CT
Chairs: Alison Stout, DO; Kush Goyal, MD
Faculty: Benoy Benny, MD; Sanjog Pangarkar, MD
Why Attend
Treating whiplash-associated pain demands a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach. This interactive webinar pinpoints specific diagnostic tools and targeted interventions—ranging from manual therapies to specialized injections—to deliver immediate, clinically relevant solutions.
What You’ll Learn
- Recognize how differing patterns of pain influence diagnosis and treatment algorithms.
- Distinguish which therapeutic options best suit specific diagnoses.
- Understand current controversies and limitations, equipping you to balance evidence with clinical judgment.
Who Should Attend
Physicians, physical therapists, and pain management specialists aiming to refine their diagnostic skills, collaborate across disciplines, and optimize outcomes for patients with whiplash.
Integrating Research and PROM Collection in Early Practice
Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:00 p.m. CT
Chair: Andrew J. Schoenfeld, MD, MSc
Co-Moderators: Mauricio J. Avila, MD; Justin M. Goehl, DC, MS
Faculty: Bassel G. Diebo, MD; Justin M. Lantz, DPT; Andrew J. Schoenfeld, MD, MSc
Why Attend
For early-career spine professionals, integrating research into clinical practice can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Gain clear, practical strategies to help you incorporate research into daily practice, ensure effective patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) collection, and avoid common pitfalls. Learn from experienced faculty how to build a research component that enhances your clinical work rather than competes with it.
What You’ll Learn
- Develop a complementary research component within your clinical practice.
- Implement strategies for capturing PROMs alongside routine patient care.
- Recognize common challenges and pitfalls in early-career clinical and research integration and learn how to overcome them.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for early-career physicians, physical therapists, and spine specialists looking to incorporate research and PROM collection into their practice efficiently and effectively.