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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 ... Read more
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. Harnessi... Read more
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 ne... Read more
Bruno Campos, Deputy Director of Information Systems and Technologies, Luz Saúde
Pearly Thomas, Head of Clinical Education, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Puteri Abdul Haris, Consultant in Clinical Oncology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clare Nash, Head of Clinical Procurement, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust
Matjaz Tavcar, Project Manager, University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Antoni Chan, Clinical Lead in Rheumatology, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Alexander Nelles, Chief Information Officer, Kantonsspital Winterthur
Evolving Pathways in the Practice of Spinal Surgery
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.