Where’s The Money? Healthcare Economics, Motion Preservation, and Value-Based Care, Part 1: Ahilan "Siva" Sivaganesan, MD

The Spine Pod

Ep 03 - Where’s The Money? Healthcare Economics, Motion Preservation, and Value-Based Care, Part 1: Ahilan "Siva" Sivaganesan, MD

In this episode of The Spine Pod, we dive deep into the complex landscape of spine surgery with Dr. Ahilan "Siva" Sivaganesan, a minimally-invasive / endoscopic neurosurgeon and health economics expert at Thomas Jefferson University. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge advancements in motion preservation surgery and patient-centric care models, and how these innovations are transforming health economics in spine care.

Dr. Siva shares his unique journey from a background in statistics to becoming a pioneering spine surgeon, shedding light on his groundbreaking work that challenges traditional healthcare models. Discover how his approach to health economics is revolutionizing patient outcomes and reducing costs.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The importance of motion preservation techniques in spine surgery.
• How patient-centric care models are enhancing treatment outcomes.
• The impact of health economics on healthcare decisions and the patient journeys.
• Data-driven examples of cost-effective treatments and their benefits for patients.
• The influence on Time-Driven Activity Based Costing on driving more efficient care.

Tune in to gain valuable insights from Dr. Siva’s extensive health economics research, and understand how these advancements are paving the way for a more efficient and effective healthcare system. Whether you're a patient, healthcare professional, or simply curious about the future of spine care, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of medical innovation and economic efficiency.

Don't miss Part 2, where we delve into Dr. Siva’s detailed research and visual data analysis, providing a deeper understanding of the cost factors that influence spine care.

Watch this episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts, and stay tuned for the continuation of this conversation around improving health economics and patient-centric care models.

*Dr. Ahilan Sivaganesan currently practices at Thomas Jefferson University, but is making the move to Naples, FL to help the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) launch its new spine program and continue to drive his research in health economics and patient-centric care.

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