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Here are a few highlights of what to expect at this year’s meeting.

President’s Symposium

This special symposium will bring together leaders in spine, including representatives from key federal agencies, to help spine professionals understand strategic goals and programs that can better serve our research needs, improve our reimbursement systems and improve outcomes for spine patients. The President’s Symposium will take place on Thursday, September 26 as part of the Presidential Assembly from 10am-12pm.

Surgical Stadium

Returning this year, is the popular Surgical Stadium in the exhibit hall, where leading spine surgeons will demonstrate the latest techniques and technology as well as provide live Q&A with attendees. The specially designed stadium provides exceptional viewing from all seating areas and close-up views of procedures projected on a big screen. The live demos will benefit both new and experienced physicians. And industry partners will showcase the latest innovations in spine. Experience the Surgical Stadium, happening daily at NASS 2024.

Coding Update

Held prior to NASS 2024, Coding Update is a highly interactive course, presented by physician faculty who lead NASS’ CPT and RUC efforts. The course will address E&M coding and CPT coding for spine surgical, medical and radiologic procedures. Attendees will leave this course with the necessary knowledge and critical tips on how to utilize new E&M codes and documentation guidelines, navigate through the authorization and denial process, identify nuances that affect proper billing and cause rejected/delayed claims, utilize Medicare NCCI edits, and properly document to receive reimbursement. Coding Update will be held on Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Come for the course, stay for the Annual Meeting.

Gain valuable advice related to career advancement, transitioning to practice, and areas not widely covered during residency and fellowship. Delve into topics relevant to both spine surgery and interventional spine fellowship training. Network with leaders in spine and collaborate with colleagues at special receptions and roundtable discussions.

Sessions include:

Debating Controversies in Fellowship Training and Education
Friday, September 27, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
This session will address current controversies in fellowship training for spine surgery and interventional spine. Learn how to identify the most important features of a prospective fellowship program and recognize how to value and leverage characteristics of particular fellowship programs for future success post-training.

Research 'Shark Tank': Selling Your Study to Journal Editors in Chief
Friday, September 27, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
You will gain strategies and know the main considerations for success in publishing at spine specific journals. Recognize potential pitfalls in study composition that may impair acceptance at spine specific journals and understand the thought process behind how editorial boards evaluate and rate potential submissions.

A Primer on the Fellowship Match
Saturday, September 28, 8:35–10:00 a.m.
This session will provide essential information and a highly-interactive discussion on the Fellowship Match to help you identify programs and develop an application strategy. Additionally, you will learn tips for vetting programs, interviewing, implementing strategies for your rank list, and how to parlay your fellowship choice to your ultimate practice goals.

During these sessions, spine professionals who are currently in, or have recently completed a spine-related training program, will meet in informal small groups to discuss topics related to career advancement, transitioning to practice, and areas not widely covered during residency and fellowship. Discussion groups will be led by a member of the Early Career Advisory Council and mid-to late-career spine care providers and researchers who have experience in the group’s discussion topic. Roundtable discussions include ‘Building a Spine Practice’ and ‘Working with Partners’.

Participate in these special luncheons and symposia, led by women who are leaders in spine, to help change current ideals to promote and encourage women going into spine surgery.

Sessions include:

Education, Practice, and Leadership
Explore the importance of diversity and inclusion in professional societies, with a focus on empowering women in spine care, research, and teaching. Hear from esteemed women leaders in the field as they share their experiences in education, training, practice, and leadership within NASS and help create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization. Hosted by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Breaking Barriers and Building Community
This session will address the underrepresentation of women in spine surgery. Discover strategies to change existing norms and foster inclusivity in the field. Gain valuable insights into the fellowship process and learn effective interview techniques. Educate yourself on current data and techniques to enhance your practice and support the growth of women in spine surgery.

The Research & Innovation Showcase will feature dynamic and informative presentations, allowing attendees to hear the highlights of cutting-edge spine research and innovation presented by leading researchers and academic experts worldwide. To be located in the west center lobby.

Featuring:

RapidFire ePoster Presentations—fast-paced and informative 3-minute non-CME podium presentations.

Research Grant Award Abstract Presentations—Hear presentations of the latest research in spine in studies conducted by NASS Research Grant Award recipients.

Innovation Presentations—Explore the future of innovation in spine from techniques to technologies in these presentations from the NASS Section on Innovative Spine Research & Novel Technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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To claim CME credit and to print certificates after the meeting, please visit www.spine.org/cme. Usernames and passwords can be requested from the login page.

Please send any questions about CME/CE credit to education@spine.org.

The North American Spine Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

The North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 26.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Note: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM – Wednesday (7.0), Thursday (6.0), Friday (10.5), or Saturday (2.5) for the One-day Registrations. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The North American Spine Society designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 61 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in these CME activities are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits^TM. (Exact number of credit hours subject to change.)

The American Medical Association has determined that any physician not licensed in the U.S. (defined by the AMA as MDs, DOs, or international physicians with equivalent degrees from other countries) can be awarded AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. The requirements for awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM to U.S. and non-U.S. licensed physicians are the same.

Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM to Royal College MOC Section 1 credits for live face-to-face learning.

The American Medical Association has an agreement of mutual recognition of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), the accreditation body for European countries. Physicians interested in converting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM to UEMS-European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education CME credits (ECMEC®s) should contact the UEMS at mutualrecognition@uems.eu.

In case your country does not belong to the ones benefiting from a formal recognition agreement with UEMS-EACCME, you are still encouraged to submit your CME Certificate to the national accreditation authority in your country as it may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

NASS is proud to offer continuing education units (CEUs) to accommodate nonphysician attendees’ certification requirements. The following indicates the status of CEU accreditation for nonphysician attendees. Requirements vary for other allied health and advanced practice providers; please contact your licensing organization for their requirements.

CEU link coming soon.

Coding Update 2024: Mastering the Coding Maze will be offered at NASS 2024 and is available to all attendees. The course, which is a separate fee, will be held at the convention center. Please check your registration confirmation letter for specific course/room locations.

Coding Update 2024: Mastering the Coding Maze

Monday, September 23

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 24

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.