Rapid Fire (Concurrent Session)-Rapid Fire Session-Introducing Spine 20

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Spine 20 is a global advocacy effort that aims to improve spine care and alleviate the burden of spine diseases worldwide. It was formed in 2019 by the Saudi Spine Society, EUROSPINE, the North American Spine Society (NASS), and the German Spine Society (DWG). The goal of Spine 20 is to recommend policies to the leadership of G20 countries that promote access to high-quality spine care, core education curriculum for spine specialists, better spine health, advancements in spine research, innovation in spine care, and improved treatments and funding for spine-related issues.<br /><br />The G20 is a forum of the world's largest economies that meets annually to discuss economic and financial matters. Spine 20 has been working to establish a connection with the G20 through various channels such as the C20, T20, and Health Ministers Groups. The goal is to present policy recommendations to the G20 leadership and seek their implementation by engaging with national health ministries and departments.<br /><br />The formation of Spine 20 has created a unique opportunity for international advocacy in spine care. It sets itself apart from other medical society groups by focusing on global collaboration and addressing the specific needs of different countries. However, measuring the success of these efforts may be challenging initially. Spine 20 is currently working on a project to measure the adoption of recommendations in India to assess the impact over the next few years.<br /><br />Future Spine 20 events are planned to be held in Riyadh, Rome, Bali, New Delhi, Rio de Janeiro, South Africa, and the USA. Each event will review and discuss previously approved policy recommendations, assign follow-up actions, and assess the progress made in implementing the recommendations.<br /><br />In conclusion, Spine 20 is a global advocacy group aiming to improve spine care and policies related to spine diseases. It collaborates with the G20 and engages with national health ministries to promote better access to spine care, advancements in research and innovation, and improved treatments for spine-related ailments.

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Introducing Spine 20
A Global Advocacy Effort through the G20

Keywords

Spine 20

global advocacy

spine care

spine diseases

Saudi Spine Society

EUROSPINE

North American Spine Society

German Spine Society

G20

policy recommendations