Is Cash-Pay the Future of Spine and Orthopedics?
As CMS and private insurance hurdles persist, some spine and orthopedic surgeons see a solution in cash pay options.
This model has already been successful despite early obstacles, for surgeons like Ara Deukmedjian, MD.
“Initially when I opted out, there was a significant decline in my business because Medicare patients represented 50 percent of my patients and they basically decided they would just go elsewhere for care,”
Dr. Deukmedjian notes the challenges faced when transitioning to a cash-pay model.
Author's summary: Cash-pay model gains traction among spine surgeons.
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