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In this episode, Tommy talks with Dr. Matt McGirt, director of value-based contracting at Carolina Neurosurgery &amp; Spine Associates.Matt is a world-renowned neurosurgeon turned entrepreneur and a thought leader in the early stages of big data transformation in the healthcare industry. His fondness for the analytics of medical research and innovation started in medical school and has pushed him toward making the industry better. Tommy and Matt talk about innovations in healthcare, hallmarks of successful venture-backed healthcare products, and the importance of securing a reimbursement pathway.“We are already delivering reliable outcomes, but it takes good doctors. It also takes big data and the right analytics. You have to go back and know exactly how, why, and how often your widget breaks. Once you understand risk, you can begin to insure it in a way that’s cost-reductive to all players in the equation of healthcare costs.” ~ Matt McGirtMain takeaways  Proper management and analysis of big data in healthcare can increase an institution’s performance. Healthcare professionals handle lots of medical records each day, but still haven’t figured out how to channel the power in those records.  The two main issues in healthcare purchasing are the lack of transparency and huge cost variations. All data needs to be evaluated to ensure quality healthcare is delivered to the patient. When looking at promising healthcare innovations, ask yourself these questions: Is it backed by evidence and data? Does it fill an unmet need? Is it supported by the right management team to take it from point A to B to Z? To get the best outcomes, it’s important to know how your product or service fits in the market. Getting FDA approval is just the first step. Founders must do their due diligence and secure their reimbursement pathway.  Links Matt McGirt Carolina Neurosurgery &amp; Spine Associates Duke University Laura McGirt John Hopkins University Harvey Cushing Vanderbilt University American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons (AANOS) Lowe’s Walmart Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Connect with our host Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 

In this episode, Tommy talks with Dr. Matt McGirt, director of value-based contracting at Carolina Neurosurgery &amp; Spine Associates.Matt is a world-renowned neurosurgeon turned entrepreneur and a thought leader in the early stages of big data transformation in the healthcare industry. His fondness for the analytics of medical research and innovation started in medical school and has pushed him toward making the industry better. Tommy and Matt talk about innovations in healthcare, hallmarks of successful venture-backed healthcare products, and the importance of securing a reimbursement pathway.“We are already delivering reliable outcomes, but it takes good doctors. It also takes big data and the right analytics. You have to go back and know exactly how, why, and how often your widget breaks. Once you understand risk, you can begin to insure it in a way that’s cost-reductive to all players in the equation of healthcare costs.” ~ <a href="https://www.cnsa.com/providers/matthew-j-mcgirt-md" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt McGirt</a> Main takeaways <ul> <li>Proper management and analysis of big data in healthcare can increase an institution’s performance. Healthcare professionals handle lots of medical records each day, but still haven’t figured out how to channel the power in those records. </li> <li>The two main issues in healthcare purchasing are the lack of transparency and huge cost variations. All data needs to be evaluated to ensure quality healthcare is delivered to the patient.</li> <li>When looking at promising healthcare innovations, ask yourself these questions: Is it backed by evidence and data? Does it fill an unmet need? Is it supported by the right management team to take it from point A to B to Z?</li> <li>To get the best outcomes, it’s important to know how your product or service fits in the market. Getting FDA approval is just the first step. Founders must do their due diligence and secure their reimbursement pathway. </li> </ul> Links<ul> <li><a href="https://www.cnsa.com/providers/matthew-j-mcgirt-md" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt McGirt</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cnsa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolina Neurosurgery &amp; Spine Associates</a></li> <li><a href="https://duke.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duke University</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mcgirt-a9242b94/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura McGirt</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jhu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Hopkins University</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Cushing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harvey Cushing</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.vanderbilt.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanderbilt University</a></li> <li><a href="https://aanos.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons (AANOS)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lowes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lowe’s</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.walmart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a></li> <li><a href="https://fortune.com/100-fastest-growing-companies/2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cms.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fda.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food and Drug Administration (FDA)</a></li> </ul> Connect with our host<ul> <li><a href="https://mammoth.vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mammoth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-martin-vestia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tommy on LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Subscribe and stay in touch<ul> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/idhttps-podcasts-apple-com-us-podcast-beyond-the-ordinary/id1578534844" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1CXuMbgGRFuVPLDKhkmuq4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li> <li><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vYnRv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a></li> </ul>

How Big Data is Transforming Healthcare with Matt McGirt

It’s pretty common to have your posture be significantly affected by a spine condition. Whether you’ve had congenital scoliosis as a child or went through an accident that caused the deformity, it’s important to have an understanding of these so you know your options are towards recovery. In this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia speaks with Dr. Matt McGirt, a partner doctor at the Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates. Dr. McGirt dives deep into spinal deformities that occur in adults, including complex spines and scoliosis. He discusses the types of scoliosis that develops in children, and once it stabilizes, as they grow older. The main thing to check for as an adult is the pelvic-spine-shoulder alignment, making sure that any malalignment does not progress over time. He also lists down the various symptoms that signal a worsening spinal deformity, including more muscle strain and stress around the spine area. Conservative care is always the first option, where your quality of life is improved first, including doing minor outpatient procedures. It’s only when there’s a severe loss of quality of life such as reduced lung capacity that spinal surgery becomes an option, which Dr. McGirt gives a brief overview on. Before things take a turn for the worse, you can help yourself by doing activities such as building core strength and flexibility, stretching, and losing weight. Dr. McGirt suggests adopting healthy habits like cultivating relationships, developing hobbies and doing breathwork, to improve your overall health and well-being. Key moments in the episodeWhat is a complex spine 06:14Definition of spinal deformities 08:53Types of scoliosis developed in kids and adults 11:04Routine imaging for an individual with mild scoliosis 14:05Symptoms that signal worse spinal deformity 15:16Schroth method 17:20Symptoms to determine if surgery should be considered 18:17Non-musculoskeletal symptoms 19:40Surgeries to address adult spinal deformity 21:47Big scoliosis surgery 24:13Going to work after spinal surgery 27:38Surgical approaches 29:16Dr. McGirt’s personal health habits 31:50Links mentioned in the episodeDr. Mark McGirt on the Ellen show with Dean OttoSchroth methodBack Talk Doc is brought to you by Carolina Neurosurgery &amp; Spine Associates, with offices in North and South Carolina. To learn more about Dr. Lakhia and treatment options for back and spine issues, go to backtalkdoc.com. To schedule an appointment with Carolina Neurosurgery &amp; Spine Associates, you can call us at 1-800-344-6716 or visit our website at carolinaneurosurgery.com.

It’s pretty common to have your posture be significantly affected by a spine condition. Whether you’ve had congenital scoliosis as a child or went through an accident that caused the deformity, it’s important to have an understanding of these so you know your options are towards recovery. In this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia speaks with Dr. Matt McGirt, a partner doctor at the Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates. Dr. McGirt dives deep into spinal deformities that occur in adults, including complex spines and scoliosis. He discusses the types of scoliosis that develops in children, and once it stabilizes, as they grow older. The main thing to check for as an adult is the pelvic-spine-shoulder alignment, making sure that any malalignment does not progress over time. He also lists down the various symptoms that signal a worsening spinal deformity, including more muscle strain and stress around the spine area. Conservative care is always the first option, where your quality of life is improved first, including doing minor outpatient procedures. It’s only when there’s a severe loss of quality of life such as reduced lung capacity that spinal surgery becomes an option, which Dr. McGirt gives a brief overview on. Before things take a turn for the worse, you can help yourself by doing activities such as building core strength and flexibility, stretching, and losing weight. Dr. McGirt suggests adopting healthy habits like cultivating relationships, developing hobbies and doing breathwork, to improve your overall health and well-being. <h2>Key moments in the episode</h2><ul><li>What is a complex spine 06:14</li><li>Definition of spinal deformities 08:53</li><li>Types of scoliosis developed in kids and adults 11:04</li><li>Routine imaging for an individual with mild scoliosis 14:05</li><li>Symptoms that signal worse spinal deformity 15:16</li><li>Schroth method 17:20</li><li>Symptoms to determine if surgery should be considered 18:17</li><li>Non-musculoskeletal symptoms 19:40</li><li>Surgeries to address adult spinal deformity 21:47</li><li>Big scoliosis surgery 24:13</li><li>Going to work after spinal surgery 27:38</li><li>Surgical approaches 29:16</li><li>Dr. McGirt’s personal health habits 31:50</li></ul><h2>Links mentioned in the episode</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.ellentube.com/video/formerly-paralyzed-runner-dean-otto-shares-his-inspiring-story.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Mark McGirt on the Ellen show with Dean Otto</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/scoliosis/schro" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Schroth method</a></li></ul>Back Talk Doc is brought to you by Carolina Neurosurgery &amp; Spine Associates, with offices in North and South Carolina. To learn more about Dr. Lakhia and treatment options for back and spine issues, go to <a href="http://www.backtalkdoc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">backtalkdoc.com</a>. To schedule an appointment with Carolina Neurosurgery &amp; Spine Associates, you can call us at 1-800-344-6716 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.carolinaneurosurgery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">carolinaneurosurgery.com</a>.

Adult Spinal Deformity with Dr. Matt McGirt