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Thinking of Adding Spine?

Capitalize on the continued migration of cases to the outpatient setting.

Karen Reiter

Outpatient spine surgery volume is on the rise, making it a popular specialty to add. Of course, there are a number of variables to consider before adding these complex procedures to your case mix. Here are 5 keys that can make or break a fledgling spine program.

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