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The leadership team at the Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MSSIC) is comprised of dedicated experts committed to improving spine surgery outcomes. This diverse group of surgeons, along with quality improvement professionals, collaborates to implement best practices and drive innovation in patient care. Together, they focus on enhancing safety, reducing complications, and promoting effective recovery strategies for patients across Michigan.

Muwaffak Abdulhak, MD, FRCS(C)
Muwaffak Abdulhak, MD, FRCS(C)
Director
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Victor W. Chang, MD, FAANS
Victor W. Chang, MD, FAANS
Co-Director
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David R. Nerenz, PhD
David R. Nerenz, PhD
Associate Director
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Jamie Myers, BSN, RN
Jamie Myers, BSN, RN
Program Manager
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Kari Jarabek, BSN, RN
Kari Jarabek, BSN, RN
Sr. MSSIC QI Lead
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Allison Jauss, MSN, RN, CIC
Allison Jauss, MSN, RN, CIC
MSSIC QI Lead
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Nicole Schaub, MS
Nicole Schaub, MS
CQI Program Coordinator
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Karalyn O'Connor, RN, BSN, CNOR
Karalyn O'Connor, RN, BSN, CNOR
Sr. Education and Auditing Specialist
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Brittany Kuehnl, BSN, RN
Brittany Kuehnl, BSN, RN
Education and Auditing Specialist
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Jason Violette, BS, BBA
Jason Violette, BS, BBA
Sr. Registry Data Analyst
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Linyan Wang, MS
Linyan Wang, MS
Research Programmer
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Jianhui Hu, PhD
Jianhui Hu, PhD
Statistician
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Kylie Springer, MS
Kylie Springer, MS
Biostatistician
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Shrywee (Shar) Hardy
Shrywee (Shar) Hardy
Administrative Secretary
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Jason Robertson, BA
Jason Robertson, BA
Sr. Marketing Specialist
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The Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MSSIC) is committed to enhancing the quality of spine surgery across Michigan by improving patient outcomes, reducing complications, and lowering health care costs. Through data-driven collaboration among surgeons and health care providers, MSSIC aims to implement best practices, advance patient safety, and ensure a faster, more effective recovery for spine surgery patients. We strive to continuously improve the care and well-being of our patients through innovation, education, and the collective effort of our member hospitals and surgeons.

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