Building a Methodology to Evaluate Spine Surgery Outcomes Using Healthcare Analytics
Building a Methodology to Evaluate Spine Surgery Outcomes Using Healthcare Analytics
6 PagesBack problems are a common issue in the United States with a profound effect on healthcare costs. Consider these facts: Low-back pain (LBP) is second only to upper respiratory problems for the number of physician visits each year. A small percentage of patients who see a doctor for their back pain will develop persistent, disabling LBP — the estimated cost of which approaches $50 billion per — year in the U.S. Spondylosis, interverte
