Name
F. Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Pain Center
Date & Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 12:25 PM - 1:05 PM
Speakers
George Hanna, MD, President, Director, Pain Management and Chief Transformation Officer, Vein Clinic and Pain Treatment Center, VIP Medical Group
Devi Nampiaparampil, MD, MS, Chief Executive Officer, Metropolis Pain Medicine
Elaina Turner, MSN, RN, CNOR, T-CSCT, CHCM, Administrator, Commonwealth Pain and Spine
Ira Kornbluth, MD, MA, FAAPMR, President, Clearway Pain Solutions
Devi Nampiaparampil, MD, MS, Chief Executive Officer, Metropolis Pain Medicine
Elaina Turner, MSN, RN, CNOR, T-CSCT, CHCM, Administrator, Commonwealth Pain and Spine
Ira Kornbluth, MD, MA, FAAPMR, President, Clearway Pain Solutions
Description
Pain centers face unique financial hurdles, from reimbursement complexity to rising operating costs. This panel explores strategies to overcome those obstacles, including service mix optimization, cost management, and payer alignment. Leaders share practical approaches to building financially sustainable pain centers while expanding access, maintaining quality, and supporting long-term growth.
Location Name
Montreux 2
Full Address
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel