Disparities in Access to Spinal Surgery Based on Insurance Type Among Elderly Patients
This study found that patients with MA plans have significantly decreased access to spine surgeons in the state of Florida compared to those with TM and private insurance. Our study highlights a trend in patients with MA plans that may put them at a disadvantage when it comes to patient care. Additional research is required to clarify the broader implications and financial impacts of variations in insurance provider accessibility.
Authors
- Trevor Skerry
- Alexander J. Rodríguez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2955-0642)
- Juan Carlos Álvarez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5884-9918)
- J. Lima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4453-5037)
- Mikahla E Gay
- Peter W D'Amore
Institutions
- Florida International University (US)
- Broward Health Medical Center (US)
- Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery (US)
- Broward Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-03-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.81053
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47