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Patient safety is the highest priority for SMA, just as it is for the hospital. SMA surgical neurophysiologists play a vital role in reducing the incidence of post-operative neurologic sequelae through early identification of emerging iatrogenic injury to the nervous system and facilitation of timely intervention. By reducing the incidence of neurologic complication from surgery, SMA neurophysiologists contribute substantially to cost savings for the hospital through reduced lengths of stay for patients, elimination of rehabilitation costs and avoidance of possible medical-legal involvement.

The majority of SMA's surgical neurophysiologists hold advanced graduate academic degrees in the allied health or biological sciences, and have either obtained or are eligible for the only professional board certification (Diplomate of the American Board of Neurophysiologic Monitoring, D.ABNM) in the specialty of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM). Our surgical neurophysiologists have all completed a comprehensive didactic fellowship training program, designed and taught by a dedicated Director of Education with over 20 years of IONM experience, and augmented by SMA’s board-certified clinical mentors.

The Diplomate of the American Board of Neurophysiologic Monitoring (D.ABNM) is the only professional board certification in IONM that attests to both technical competency in neuromonitoring and proficiency in the clinical interpretation of neuromonitoring data. To be eligible for professional certification, candidates must possess at least a Masters degree in a health science related field, have proof of at least 300 monitored cases, and must successfully complete both a written and oral examination. SMA is proud to employ more D.ABNM professional surgical neurophysiologists than any other group in the world.

By partnering with SMA, you will learn that our staff is truly superior. The presence of highly experienced neuromonitoring professionals in the operating room, providing truly real-time interpretation of data directly to the surgeon in accordance with strict guidelines and standards assures you of the best possible neuromonitoring care for your patients.

Recognizing that some third party insurers require physician involvement for reimbursement, SMA has partnered with "Remote Neuromonitoring Physicians" (RNP) to provide supportive remote consultation as needed. Given that there are no medical training programs specializing in IONM, RNP is unique in requiring its physicians to complete a specialized fellowship training program through SMA to ensure that each physician has the necessary expertise to assist the clinician in the operating room. This highly specialized infrastructure for remote medical consultation provides yet another level of service to hospitals, surgeons and patients. SMA believes that with our core of world class surgical neurophysiologists and the added availability of expert remote consultants, we are indeed a cut above.

SMA represents that in addition to compliance with Hospital policies, our services will be rendered in accordance with the standards of the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations ("JCAHO").

With a scheduling team that understands the paramount importance of dependability, you won’t be disappointed. Our 24x7 answering system and streamlined surgical confirmation process assures you of seamless scheduling.

With over 20 years experience as a private neuromonitoring practice, and as an employer of some of the country's leading experts in the specialty field, you can be assured that SMA is the right choice for your hospital’s neuromonitoring needs. Having supported some of the top surgeons and hospitals in the country for more than two decades, SMA remains committed to providing the best clinical service available today, as well as introducing the newest advances for tomorrow’s needs. One only need open any contemporary orthopedic spine or neurosurgery journal or textbook to appreciate SMA’s role as an innovator and trend setter in the field of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring.

SMA shall maintain, in confidence, all patient records received by SMA from Hospital or any member of Hospital's staff ("Confidential Information") and shall only disclose "Confidential Information" to hospital, an attending physician for such patient, or their respective duly authorized representatives or as required by law. SMA covenants and agrees to comply in all respects with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"), and any regulations promulgated now or in the future.