Moderator: Brian Justice, DC
It is increasingly recognized that the first practitioner a spine pain patient encounters plays a key role in outcome, downstream costs and patient satisfaction. Thus, placing increased focus on maximizing the first touch is essential. This program tackles this by presenting the concept of primary spine care and the primary spine practitioner. Thought leaders in this area discuss evidence, concepts and real-life experiences of bringing front-end efficiency to spine.
Upon completion of this session, participants should gain strategies to:
- Identify the skills sets necessary in the optimal first contact practitioner;
- The clinical, cost and satisfaction data supporting this approach;
- Current functioning models and future direction for this movement.
Agenda
Introduction
Brian Justice, DC
The Role of the Primary Spine Practitioner
Donald R. Murphy, DC
Integrating Primary Spine Concepts into Chronic Pain Management: A VA Experience
Lindsay Rae, DC
A Transitional Role for PTs and Chiropractors
Marcia Spoto, PT, DC
The Future of the Primary Spine Practitioner Movement: U. Pittsburgh
Mike Schneider, DC, PhD
Optimal First Contact: A Global Spine Perspective
Claire Johnson, DC, MSEd, PhD
First Contact and Value: What Does Big Data Tell Us?
Dave Elton, DC
Discussion