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From medically unnecessary spine surgeries to non-surgeons performing endoscopic spine procedures to the duration and rigor of residency and fellowship programs, 10 spine leaders share what they believe are the most controversial trends in their specialty today. Question: What’s the most controversial trend in spine surgery today? Andrew Sama MD. Hospital for Special Surgery (New … Read More

“Help.” This simple, powerful word demands attention. And yet, when it comes to young adult mental health, too often it goes unheard. A new survey commissioned by the California Endowment found that more than three-quarters of young adults reported anxiety. If you or a loved one is in need of mental health support, Hoag offers … Read More

An alarming rise of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cases throughout Orange County has many parents worried. RSV can cause bronchiolitis, an infection of the lungs that causes inflammation and swelling in the small airways of young children. “We’re currently seeing a triple-demic, between COVID, flu and RSV,” said Hoag Medical Group pediatrician Jennifer Birkhauser, M.D., … Read More

Open Enrollment can be stressful. Do you check the same boxes as the year before and hope for the best? Or do you dig into the details and compare plan options, co-pays and networks? The choices you make during Open Enrollment affect us and our families for the entire year. To take the guesswork out … Read More

After 15 years at Pittsburgh-based UPMC, Adam Kanter, M.D., left the 40-hospital academic health system, where he was chief of spine surgery and a tenured professor, to become associate executive medical director of the Hoag Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute in Orange, Calif.  Dr. Kanter is a central figure in several spine societies, including the chair … Read More

Healthgrades named the recipients of its 2023 Specialty Excellence Awards Oct. 25, including the top hospitals for critical care.  The 209 hospitals selected demonstrated superior patient outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis and diabetic emergencies. For a description of Healthgrades’ methodology, click here.  California Adventist Health Bakersfield Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (Oakland) Alta Bates … Read More

If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you probably know which of the four types you have: Clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting MS, secondary progressive MS, or primary progressive MS. Regardless, you might not know exactly what “progression” of the disease means, and how—or if—you might be able to do something to help halt that progression. According to … Read More

People admire beautiful Orange County and think that we don’t have seasons. Of course we do. They may be more subtle than in other parts of the country, but Orange County enjoys all five seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall and Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment is possibly my favorite season, full of promise and empowerment. People … Read More

Know What to Ask to Ensure Your Access to Hoag Asking the right questions during Open Enrollment can help you avoid unexpected surprises. Starting on January 1, 2023, access to elective services at Hoag facilities may be limited for commercial HMO and Medicare Advantage members assigned to a Greater Newport Physicians (GNP) primary care physician. … Read More

Physician leaders from the nation’s most prestigious academic medical institutions are joining Hoag to bring leading-edge advancements to you and your family. This means your Hoag-affiliated Primary Care Physician is your link to some of the nation’s most recognized specialists in the country. When medical situations arise, you want to know that you have access … Read More