Access of Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniations to Spine Surgeons
Anandasivam NS, Wiznia DH, Kim CY, Save AV, Grauer JN, Pelker RR. Access of Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniations to Spine Surgeons. Spine 2017, 42: 1179-1183. PMID: 27902558, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLumbar disc herniationMedicaid insuranceSpine surgeonsAppointment success rateDisc herniationInsurance typePatient accessPrivate insuranceMedicaid expansionProspective cohort studyDifferent insurance typesSuccess rateAccess of patientsCohort studyAffordable Care ActBACKGROUND DATAPatientsSpine careLumbar discAcceptance of insuranceReferralMedicaid eligibilitySurgeonsMedicaidCare ActThe Influence of Medical Insurance on Patient Access to Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Appointments Under the Affordable Care Act
Wiznia DH, Nwachuku E, Roth A, Kim CY, Save A, Anandasivam NS, Medvecky M, Pelker R. The Influence of Medical Insurance on Patient Access to Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Appointments Under the Affordable Care Act. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2017, 5: 2325967117714140. PMID: 28812034, PMCID: PMC5528187, DOI: 10.1177/2325967117714140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSports medicine specialistsBucket-handle meniscus tearsMedicaid patientsMedicine specialistsPatient accessPrivate insuranceAffordable Care ActMeniscus tearsSpecialty care settingsLack of referralLevel of evidenceCare ActAppointment success rateCohort studyInsurance typeCare settingsKnee arthroscopyPatientsPrivate patientsMeniscus repairMedicaidStudy periodMedicaid reimbursementHealth careMedical insurance