Spine surgeons’ policy wishlist
By Admin | March 22, 2026
Spine surgeons say healthcare policy needs to address two persisting obstacles to patient care: administrative barriers and insurance restrictions.
Changes in the system would benefit the speed of patient treatment and bring welcome transparency to the process.
Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues affecting spine care. Becker’s invites all spine surgeon and specialist responses.
Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity.
Question: What policy change would most improve access to appropriate spine care in your market?
Vijay Yanamadala, MD. Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare: Reform of utilization management to genuinely support appropriate care rather than creating administrative barriers. The current system was designed to prevent overtreatment, but it often delays or denies proven procedures while...(More)
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