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Founded in 2001 by Dr. Munther Sabarini, a neurosurgeon with over 35 years of experience, Avicenna Klinik has stayed true to its mission of helping patients find relief from spinal disorders and regain quality of life. The clinic places patients at the center of everything it does, listening closely to their concerns, addressing their needs, and meeting their expectations, especially for those who travel from abroad to seek its care. Avicenna Klinik offers the full spectrum of diagnostic services as well as a wide variety of treatment options. Based on each patient’s symptoms, along with neurological and radiological findings, the clinic recommends the approach that offers the highest likelihood of success with the lowest possible risk and complexity. Each patient’s psychosocial circumstances, overall health, and personal wishes, including religious beliefs, are carefully considered. Every individual is treated with respect, compassion, and understanding. Advanced Care For Every Stage of Treatment The clinic’s comprehensive offering begins with stateof-the-art diagnostics, including open MRI, X-rays, and ultrasound, ensuring accurate assessment in a comfortable environment. Whether a patient’s needs involve targeted pain management, minimally invasive therapy, or complex spinal surgery, Avicenna Klinik provides a complete continuum of care. Both inpatient and outpatient services address a wide range of conditions, from acute disc herniations to chronic degenerative disorders, with personalized guidance through postoperative follow-up and coordinated rehabilitation. Minimally invasive techniques are a hallmark of Avicenna Klinik’s practice, reflecting a dedication to innovation and patient comfort. Physicians with decades of specialized experience perform advanced procedures such as percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD), which uses laser energy to reduce disc protrusions, and thermal denervation, which alleviates pain by targeting irritated nerve endings. These approaches minimize surgical trauma, shorten recovery times, and enhance long-term outcomes, helping patients return to their daily lives more quickly. “Avicenna Klinik has become synonymous with trust. We firmly believe that everyone deserves to live a life free of pain,” says Dr. Sabarini, director and founder.
Revenue Cycle Management
A thriving healthcare system depends on quality care and financial stability. When hospitals, health systems, and physician groups optimize their revenue cycles, they can reinvest in better patient outcomes and operational growth. However, the complexities of medical billing, insurance claims, and regulatory compliance often create roadblocks that delay reimbursements, increase administrative burdens, and strain financial performance. This is where R1 RCM makes a difference. Harnessing advanced technology, it transforms revenue cycle management, helping healthcare providers streamline financial operations, reduce inefficiencies, and accelerate cash flow. With R1, providers can shift their focus from managing finances to delivering exceptional patient care. Efficiency, accuracy, and compliance are essential to managing healthcare finances effectively. R1 delivers tailored solutions that ensure timely reimbursements and minimize revenue losses. Its enterprise RCM services integrate seamlessly into healthcare organizations, managing billing, claims processing, denial resolution, and revenue recovery with precision. Through AI-driven insights and automation, R1 enhances accuracy, expedites collections, and maximizes financial performance. Innovation is at the core of R1’s approach to revenue cycle efficiency. AI-powered billing and coding tools minimize errors that lead to claim denials, while predictive analytics detect trends that support revenue optimization. Automated claims processing accelerates reimbursements and reduces administrative workload. Its patient financial experience platforms simplify billing, provide transparent pricing, and offer multiple payment methods, fostering trust and confidence.
Functional Lab Training Services
Many people live with ongoing health issues that never seem to improve. They visit doctors, specialists, and alternative practitioners, yet their symptoms persist—even when lab results show everything is “normal.” Treatments manage symptoms but don’t address root causes, leaving patients stuck in a frustrating cycle of trial and error. As their search for a cure continues, their well-being declines, and hope fades. When patients don’t get the results they need, the impact extends beyond their own health. Limited by symptom-focused methods, practitioners struggle to find effective solutions, weakening client trust and slowing referrals, making it difficult for practices to grow. A New Approach to Lasting Health Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) offers a powerful and effective solution, built on the belief that better patient outcomes drive all other successes. It equips health practitioners with the tools and knowledge to identify and address the root causes of health issues— not just manage symptoms. FDN’s education model combines advanced science, practical application, and patient-centered support. Students learn to use functional lab tests that provide deeper insights into the body’s systems, allowing for more accurate and personalized care. “We don’t train practitioners to diagnose or treat specific conditions. Instead, we empower clients to heal by addressing underlying dysfunctions,” says Reed Davis, chairman and founder of FDN. This method focuses on investigating the body’s systems to uncover dysfunction at its source. Rather than simply relieving symptoms, it seeks to correct deeper imbalances. Training That Makes a Difference FDN’s training program is designed to help health professionals succeed. The course teaches students how to run and interpret functional lab tests, including blood, saliva, urine, and stool tests. Practitioners identify imbalances in digestion, hormones, immune function, and detoxification. This approach provides a complete picture of the body’s condition, rather than just isolated symptoms. A clear and systematic method shapes the entire training. FDN has developed a step-by-step process for investigating health issues, enabling practitioners to identify multiple healing opportunities for every client. The focus on addressing underlying causes creates long-term health solutions.
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Bridging Innovation, Precision and Care
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Role of Clinical Procurement for Healthcare's Resilient Future
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Career Journey and Leadership at University Medical Centre Ljubljana
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Driving Digital Innovation and Overcoming Challenges in Healthcare
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EDITORIAL
Evolving Pathways in the Practice of Spinal Surgery
In recent years, spinal surgery clinics across Europe have undergone a significant transformation, driven by demographic shifts, rapid technological advancements, and evolving patient expectations. As the population ages and the incidence of degenerative spine conditions increases, there is a growing demand for effective surgical solutions. Clinics are responding by placing minimally invasive techniques at the core of their service offerings. Alongside this, precision-guided interventions, including robotic assistance, intraoperative navigation systems, and 3D imaging, are becoming standard in operating suites, enhancing surgical accuracy, reducing complications, and speeding up patient recovery. Innovation in implants and biomaterials is also redefining the capabilities of spinal surgery. Patient-specific, 3D-printed or topology-optimised implants are being deployed to improve anatomical fit and mechanical resilience, reducing issues such as implant subsidence and long-term failure. Clinics are also more rigorously embracing digital workflows, from preoperative planning to postoperative monitoring, integrating AI and machine learning to aid in surgical decision-making and to personalise patient care. These developments are closely connected, as the adoption of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols work in conjunction with advanced navigation tools and robotic platforms. This combination helps patients have shorter hospital stays, lower risk of infection, and faster recovery. Regulatory advancements, particularly compliance with the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), as well as reimbursement policies that favour outpatient and value-based care, are increasingly influencing investment decisions in clinics. This edition features the expert perspectives of Gisella Murguia Norlander, general dentist at Folktandvården Stockholm AB, and Lucy Brown, head of sustainability at Circle Health Group. We hope that the valuable insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will help you make informed decisions for your business.
