In a recent episode of the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s Pain Matters podcast, Dr. Brett R. Stacey discusses how he and fellow experts influenced spinal cord stimulation (SCS) coverage for patients insured by Washington State. The episode, titled “History in the Making: The Battle for SCS Coverage in Washington State,” explores a groundbreaking policy shift.
Listen to the
.
Dr. Brett R. Stacey, M.D. is a board-certified physician in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology, serving as the Medical Director at the Center for Pain Relief at UW Medical Center – Roosevelt and Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at the University of Washington. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan and has over three decades of experience in pain management. Dr. Stacey’s clinical and research interests focus on neuropathic pain, including nerve injury and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), as well as chronic spinal pain. He has authored more than 50 publications and actively contributes to advancing new treatments into patient care.