Value-Based Neuromodulation: Is It Really Possible? Lessons From Oncology, Orthopedics, and Nephrology for Payer Contracting in Neuromodulation
Part of Plenary III: From Vision to Value: Leading the Future of Neuromodulation
Details
- Date
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Time
- 9:05 AM – 9:20 AM
- Session type
- Plenary
- Schedule
- See this day
About
As neuromodulation continues to expand across indications and care settings, ensuring its long-term impact requires more than scientific innovation alone. This plenary session explores the strategic, operational, and policy frameworks necessary to advance the field from promising therapies to sustainable standards of care. Faculty will examine the development of the first NANS clinical practice guidelines, discuss practical approaches to building financially viable neuromodulation programs, and explore how value-based care models can strengthen partnerships with payers by drawing lessons from other medical specialties. The session culminates with the NANS Presidential Address, highlighting our vision for the future of neuromodulation, followed by the Lifetime Achievement Address honoring an individual whose contributions have profoundly shaped the field.
Presenters
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Hemant Kalia, MD
President & CEO
C.R.I.S.P Center for Research & Innovation in Spine & Pain · Rochester, New York
Dr. Kalia specializes in interventional pain and cancer rehabilitation with special expertise in advanced neuromodulation and minimally invasive spine procedures.
He earned his medical degree from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College,Indore India and Master’s degree in Public Health from Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green KY. His first residency was in Preventive Medicine & Public Health followed by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at University of Rochester. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Pain Medicine from University of Rochester and additional FIPP (Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice) certification from World Institute of Pain, Budapest Hungary. He is the President & CEO of C.R.I.S.P (Center for Research and Innovation in Spine & Pain) and Managing Medical Director of InvisionHealth, Rochester NY.
As part of the faculty at numerous national/international professional societies, he is involved in teaching and mentoring both fellows and young neuromodulators. He also serves as an examiner for FIPP certification course through WIP and Co-chair's Education Committee, NANS.
He continues to play an important role in advocacy and policy initiatives at the local, state and federal level through his role as Vice President, Reimbursement & Regulatory Affairs, ASPN and by serving on numerous boards and committees of professional societies. -
Hemant Kalia, MD
President & CEO
C.R.I.S.P Center for Research & Innovation in Spine & Pain · Rochester, New York
Dr. Kalia specializes in interventional pain and cancer rehabilitation with special expertise in advanced neuromodulation and minimally invasive spine procedures.
He earned his medical degree from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College,Indore India and Master’s degree in Public Health from Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green KY. His first residency was in Preventive Medicine & Public Health followed by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at University of Rochester. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Pain Medicine from University of Rochester and additional FIPP (Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice) certification from World Institute of Pain, Budapest Hungary. He is the President & CEO of C.R.I.S.P (Center for Research and Innovation in Spine & Pain) and Managing Medical Director of InvisionHealth, Rochester NY.
As part of the faculty at numerous national/international professional societies, he is involved in teaching and mentoring both fellows and young neuromodulators. He also serves as an examiner for FIPP certification course through WIP and Co-chair's Education Committee, NANS.
He continues to play an important role in advocacy and policy initiatives at the local, state and federal level through his role as Vice President, Reimbursement & Regulatory Affairs, ASPN and by serving on numerous boards and committees of professional societies.