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Spinal Cord Stimulation
Running Ultramarathons
Restorative Neurostimulation
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Nutrition
Artificial Intelligence
Minuteman
ASPN
Reactiv8
Restless Leg Syndrome
60-Day PNS Guidelines
Private Equity
Physiologic Closed Loop Control Therapy
Private Credit
RESTORE Study
Pain Management
Chronic Care Management
Remote Monitoring
BIOTRONIK
Big Data

Welcome to Pain Unfiltered, where we go in depth into the interventional pain and spine world with some of the top key opinion leaders and executives in the space. We are your hosts, Dr. Patrick Buchanan and Dr. Timothy Deer for this ASPN podcast.

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This episode explores how physicians are moving beyond standard pain treatments to targeting structural and mechanical causes of spine pain. Guests Dr. JD Williams and Dr. Andrew Phillips share their experiences with early adoption of minimally invas... more

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Melissa Murphy to preview the ASPN annual meeting in Miami. We also discuss our thoughts on the recent Medtronic acquisition of SPR, new ASPN projects, and much more.

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In this episode, we sit down with esteemed neurosurgeons Dr. Michael Dorsi and Dr. Justine Pearl to explore the evolving intersection of spine surgery and pain management. The group discusses the criteria for patient referrals, the impact of the Amer... more

In this episode, we sit down with Noctrix Health CEO Shri Raghunathan and SVP Kris Krustangel to discuss their mission to transform Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) treatment through the innovative Nidra™ therapy. The team shares the origin story behind ... more

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Recent Guests

JD Williams
Interventional Pain specialist in Boise, Idaho
Independent practice; disclosures include consulting for Striker, Spinal Simplicity, Stratus
Episode: The Structural Shift: Revolutionizing Interventional Spine Care
Andrew Phillips
PM&R physician in Austin, Texas
PM&R practice; disclosures include consulting for Medtronic and Spinal Simplicity
Episode: The Structural Shift: Revolutionizing Interventional Spine Care
Melissa Murphy
Dr. Melissa Murphy, Dallas-based pain physician, ASPN board member
ASPN
Episode: Previewing the Annual Meeting
Justine Pearl
Neurosurgeon, Traverse City (MI)
Traverse City, Michigan
Episode: Bridging the Gap Between Spine Surgery and Interventional Pain
Michael Dorsi
Director of Community Neurosurgery at UCLA
UCLA
Episode: Bridging the Gap Between Spine Surgery and Interventional Pain
Shri Raghunathan
Co-founder and CEO of Noctrix Health
Noctrix Health
Episode: Restoring Rest: The Noctrix Journey to Solve RLS
Kris Krustangel
VP of Sales and Commercial Operations
Noctrix Health (formerly Boston Scientific Day Sella/Vertos reference in intro)
Episode: Restoring Rest: The Noctrix Journey to Solve RLS
Jonathan Goree
Dr. Jonathan Goree, expert in closed-loop spinal cord stimulation and EVA
Saluda Medical
Episode: Beyond the Loop: How ECAPS and EVA are Changing Clinical Practice
Dan Brounstein
Avid ultrarunner, pacer in Leadville and Haveline events
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Running Through the Other Side of Pain: From Marathon to Ultramarathon

Hosts

Patrick Buchanan
Host of Pain Unfiltered; clinician leader in interventional pain and spine therapies
Timothy Deer
Co-host of Pain Unfiltered; clinician leader in interventional pain and spine therapies

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • PODCAST

    Excellent media for us IPM physicians to be up to date while exercising, there is no excuse now!

    Hope to continue being a avid listener, and I’m expecting lots of interesting programs!

    Jaime Sued, MD

    McAllen, TX

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaughingLlamaCSS
    United States3 years ago
  • Top notch

    Great content and length- thanks for driving relevant conversation in our field!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kh624
    United States3 years ago
  • This will be the most exciting in the field of spine and pain treatment

    Patrick Buchanon and Tim Deer are great together. Can’t wait til more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spine Run
    United States3 years ago

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Excellent media for IPM physicians to stay current while exercising
The host duo is a strong draw; the show could become a staple in spine and pain treatment
Great content and length; drives relevant conversations in the field

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Restoring Rest: The Noctrix Journey to Solve RLS
Q: What payers can we fill in for prescribing this for?
The team explains CMS-DME codes, coverage through Medicare and commercial plans, and a strong emphasis on payer education and evidence to drive approvals and prior authorizations.
Restoring Rest: The Noctrix Journey to Solve RLS
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your device and the mechanism of action behind it?
Shri explains that Nidra provides a non-pharmacologic, wearable stimulation that delivers tonic activation to help the patient fall asleep without heavy staff involvement, supported by a prescription-like workflow.
The Journey to Commercial Coverage
Q: How did payers like Anthem come to recognize and cover ReActiv8, and what criteria did they use?
Anthem adopted a coverage policy that mirrors the RESTORE study inclusion criteria, showing that large payers can translate rigorous trial design into practical access, and demonstrating a model for other payers to follow.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pain Unfiltered

What is Pain Unfiltered about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, clinician-forward program focused on interventional pain and spine, neuromodulation, and the business of medical devices. Episodes frequently center on new technologies (closed-loop neuromodulation, ECAP, EVA), evolving guidelines (60-day PNS, payer policies), and real-world adoption across clinics, with guests ranging from surgeons and interventional pain physicians to device executives and clinical leaders. Across episodes, there's strong emphasis on data-driven decision making, cross-disciplinary collaboration, patient access, and outcomes, often tying clinical advances to reimbursement and policy shifts. Noteworthy is the recurring blend of hands-on clinical insight with industry context, making it valuable for practitioner... more

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3. Melissa Murphy
4. Justine Pearl
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7. Kris Krustangel
8. Jonathan Goree

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