From CMS developments to device coverage, here are 10 payer updates spine surgeons should know headed into 2026: 1. Some fee-for-service spine procedures in traditional Medicare will have prior ...

Samantha Lauriello is a social media strategist and editor. She was previously an assistant editor at Health before moving over to Travel + Leisure as a social media editor. Epidurals are generally ...

A CMS pilot program will require providers in six states to submit select Medicare services for AI-enabled prior authorization or post-service medical review.

Background: L4/L5 segment lumbar disc herniation and canal stenosis commonly cause low back and leg pain. Posterior interlaminar spine endoscopy has proven efficacy, but puncture positioning relies on ...

Known as the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model, it will require prior authorization for 17 services ...

If you experience back pain from spending most days sitting at a desk, one issue might be your chair. Medical experts recommend ergonomic office chairs for desk workers, and it’s not because of the ...

A lumbosacral spine X-ray is an imaging test that helps your doctor view the bones of your lower back. It uses small amounts of electromagnetic radiation to help healthcare professionals evaluate bone ...

Correspondence to Professor Mohammad Ali Mansournia, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic of ...

Spinal stenosis is a back condition that may cause difficulty walking. Exercises, stretches, and lifestyle changes may improve lower back strength and posture to help manage the condition. Spinal ...

These qualifications are designed for practising middle managers and leaders at operations, division, departmental or specialist level, who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business ...