How to implement a value-based spine program: Perspectives from hospital for special surgery

Spine disorders are common, cause significant pain and functional limitation, and are costly. Variation in the utilization of services and outcomes of spine care have raised questions among payers about the value of the spine care they are buying. Value for spine care can be achieved through a focus on delivering the highest quality and most appropriate care consistent with patient preferences. A coordinated, multidisciplinary approach is needed to achieve high-value care. Routine measurement of outcomes is needed to prove it.