The Connections Bridgewater Somerville Edition Dec 2019-Jan 2020

theconnectionsnj.com ALTAIR HEALTH IS REVOLUTIONIZING SPINE CARE IN NEW JERSEY By: Kyle W. D. Nelson, MBA, CEO Altair Health Altair Health is one of the nation’s first physician-managed healthcare systems devoted to comprehensive spine care. Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS) – the largest neuro- surgical practice in New Jersey and one of the most advanced in the country – is steering Altair Health’s efforts to take the prevention, diag- nosis and treatment of spine condi- tions to the next level. Kyle Nelson, CEO, discusses Altair Health, which is headquartered in Morristown. How is Altair Health Revolutionizing Spine Care in New Jersey? Managed by physicians, Altair Health is bringing together a team of spine experts from numerous specialties to leverage the power of integrated care – and guide each patient through every step of their treatment – to improve their outcomes. How Are Patients Benefitting from Integrated Care? Altair Health patients have conven- ient access to the specialties needed for evaluating and treating spine conditions within one integrated healthcare system. A team – includ- ing neurosurgeons, physical thera- pists, pain management specialists, clinical psychologists, physiatrists, acupuncturists, wellness specialists and more – manages their care from start to finish. How Are Patients Benefitting from The Management of Their Care? End-to-end care navigation starts from the very first contact and con- tinues until the patient is released. It removes any confusion and uncertain- ty a patient may have – and ensures uninterrupted care and the continual flow of patient information. Who Is Delivering This Care? Among the Altair Health partners are some of the most progressive physi- cians and wellness professionals spe- cializing in spine care in the U.S. They include Atlantic NeuroSurgical Spe- cialists (ANS); New Jersey Pain Con- sultants; physical therapists; clinical psychologists; physiatrists; wellness professionals and acupuncturists. Does Altair Health Have Dedicated Facilities? Yes. Altair Health has built dedicated facilities devoted to spine care. Patients now have convenient access to all Altair Health resources and services at its own facilities, so they don’t have to look outside of the sys- tem for best-in-class physical therapy centers and the like. Altair Health Morristown features neurosurgeons’ offices located adja- cent to its physical therapy and well- ness center so experts from all disci- plines can take a hands-on approach to guiding and monitoring patient care. Altair Health Surgery Center in Florham Park features advanced design and high-tech equipment that enables medical professionals to deliver the most advanced medical treatment. Does Altair Health Accept Insurance? Yes. Altair Health is in network with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Aetna – and will be announcing further network expan- sion soon. What’s the Best Way to Learn More about Altair Health? Visit AltairHealth.com, call 833.4. ALTAIR (833.425.8247) and follow @Altairsocial on Facebook. Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS) is a proud partner of Altair Health. Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists and Altair Health, specialists in comprehensive spine care, are now seeing patients in Bridgewater. How can we help you? 1121 Route 22 West, Suite 204 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 ansdocs.com 833.4ALTAIR (833.425.8247) Guiding Patients. Delivering Outcomes. BACK ISSUES S U F F E R I N G FROM PAGE 25 Health & Wellness