The cost for musculoskeletal care in the United States is approaching $1 trillion per year and will likely increase in the coming years, according to the report. USBJI will begin the task of defining and measuring the value of musculoskeletal care during its Washington, D.C. summit, which included a variety of stakeholders.
The authors of a recently developed AAOS white paper Social and Economic Value of Orthopaedic Surgery will present at the summit.
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At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
