Pacific Spine and Pain Society Podcast (PSPS)

Roya Moheimani MD

A casual conversation like the ones had after a presentation, in the fluoro suite, or in the clinic designed to give you insight about interventional spine, pain medicine, neuromodulation, regenerative medicine, and minimally-invasive spine techniques and surgery.

  1. Jun 1

    Updates in Changes of Coverage Policies of Pain Procedures and Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures

    Episode Notes Stay informed on how upcoming changes to patient care and procedure coverage could impact your practice. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lee, Chair of the PSPS Policy and Advocacy Committee, breaks down the new WISER program and discusses upcoming shifts within CMS. This is a must-listen for all physicians, regardless of practice type, as these updates may heavily dictate the future of spine and pain care in the United States.

    43 min

  2. May 1

    Involvement in Large Clinical Trials

    Episode Notes Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Jackie Weisbein, a leading figure in the field of interventional pain medicine. As a co-author of several landmark papers that have shaped modern specialty guidelines, Dr. Weisbein brings a wealth of knowledge regarding the intersection of clinical excellence and academic rigor. Whether you are a fellow just starting out or a seasoned practitioner looking to refine your clinical trial involvement, this interview offers a masterclass in professional development.

    40 min

  3. Apr 1

    The Current State of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

    Join in as Dr. Namath Hussain, Vice Chair and Professor of Neurosurgery at Loma Linda University Health and head of the Spine Surgery Fellowship program, gets us up to date on all things MISS (Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery). The future of MISS and even AI in surgery are discussed. Additionally, the collaboration between the MISS spine space in interventional pain and spine surgery is further highlighted.

    31 min

  4. Mar 2

    A Discussion on Spine Surgery, Neuromodulation, and Pain Pumps.

    Episode Notes Join Dr. Brian Hwang, Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon, for an in-depth discussion on the strategic selection of patients for conventional spine surgery, neuromodulation, and intrathecal pain pumps. Dr. Hwang also shares his firsthand experience in launching and leading a successful pump program in Orange County, California. This is an essential listen for pain management specialists and spine surgeons looking to optimize patient outcomes and expand their clinical offerings.

    35 min

  5. Feb 2

    Why should I join the Leadership In Training (LIT) program?

    Episode Notes Join us in a special episode with PSPS Leadership in Training (LIT) members/alum gather to discuss all things that the LIT related. Guest include Dr. Johnson Ho and Dr. Tiffany Russ. They share their personal experiences and growth from the program. Highly recommended listen for all of our junior members.

    16 min

  6. Jan 1

    Early Financial Truths in Practice Never Discussed.

    Episode Notes Join us as we discuss everything related to early financial truths that are never discussed. Dr. Ryan Mattie breakdowns many key financial concepts relevant to pain medicine and spine surgery physicians early in their career. Many concepts are discussed such as building equity, myths of owning your own surgery center, and partnership tracks. This episode should not be missed.

    54 min

  7. 12/05/2025

    Pelvic Pain and Chronic Pain Gaslighting With Dr. Jennifer Hah

    Episode Notes Dr. Jennifer Hah, a triple board-certified pain specialist from Stanford University, joins us to discuss the management of chronic pelvic pain and chronic pain gaslighting. In today’s episode, we cover conservative treatment options, pharmacologic therapies, and interventional neuromodulation approaches.

    32 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    Psychedelics and Pharmacology in Pain Medicine with Dr. Tim Furnish

    Episode Notes Listen in for an interesting update on this therapy from Dr. Tim Furnish who is the medical director for the Psychedelic Research at UCSD and Vice Chair of Medicine. At the end Dr. Furnish will also provide some fellowship advice for prospective applicants.

    34 min
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