Administrative Claims Databases and Neuromonitoring: What Can We Learn?

In this era of evidence-based medicine, administrative claims databases are of interest because they allow us to evaluate complex questions with large numbers; but, they also have their drawbacks. Numerous studies have used these databases to examine neuromonitoring trends in the US. What have we learned from these studies, and where should future studies focus? In this episode, Section on IONM Member, Dr. John Ney, is interviewed by IONM Co-Chair Dr. Richard Vogel, for his perspective as a neurologist and health policy expert.

Disclosures:

Ney, John: Board of Directors: ASNM (A); Consulting: Ceribell (C), Ceribell (B); Other Office: American Academy of Neurology, Medical Economics and Management Committee (Travel reimbursement).

Vogel, Richard: Board of Directors: American Board Of Neurophysiologic Monitoring (Nonfinancial, Examiner for Board), American Society Of Neurophysiological Monitoring (Nonfinancial, President of the Society (2019-2020)); Other: Nuvasive (Salary); Speaking and/or Teaching Arrangements: Neurophysiology Services Australia (None); Trips/Travel: North American Spine Society (Travel Expense Reimbursement), University Of Sydney (Travel Expense Reimbursement).

Key: A: $100-$1,000; B: $1001-$10,000; C: $10,001-$25,000; D: $25,001-$50,000; E: $50,001-$100,000; F: $100,001- $500,000; G: $500,001-$1M; H: $1,000,001- $2.5M; I: $2.5M+