Although more spine and orthopedic procedures are shifting to outpatient settings, some cases have faced roadblocks with migration. Spine and orthopedic surgeons discuss the outpatient procedures that they’re struggling with the most from payers. Note: Responses were lightly edited for…
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CMS’ proposal to bring 285 mostly musculoskeletal codes off the inpatient only list provides new opportunities for physicians and patients, orthopedic surgeon Wael Barsoum, MD, said. Dr. Barsoum, president & chief transformation officer at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co., spoke with…
Delayed reimbursements, rising denials and under-resourced revenue cycle teams are putting hospital margins at risk. This report shares insights from 115 finance and RCM leaders on how health systems are upgrading workflows with automation, hybrid staffing models and strategic partnerships…
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Houston is the best-paying city for orthopedic surgeons with one to seven years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Here are the 10 best-paying cities for orthopedic surgeons with one to seven years of experience in any practice setting:
Disconnected tech, workforce shortages, and documentation gaps undermine revenue cycle performance and drain health system margins. But leading systems are finding relief and results in a reimagined mid-rev cycle powered by AI. Join RCM insiders as they break down how…
Aug 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Tanai Lobban
product owner, Solventum
Nichole DeLong
coding solutions advisor, Solventum.
Josh Amrhein
business manager, revenue integrity, Solventum
Julie Salomon
CDI business director, Solventum
Infusion volumes at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center have more than doubled since 2019, topping 39,000 visits last year. Growth of that scale can swamp even seasoned nursing teams, elongate patient wait times and expose hidden scheduling gaps. Instead…
Sep 4, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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LeeAnn Mengel, RN, MBA, CMPE, FACHE
Vice President and Administrator, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Health
Christi Urman
Senior Account Manager, iQueue for Infusion Centers, LeanTaaS
EHRs have evolved far beyond simple digital archives. Today, forward-thinking health systems are moving EHRs to the cloud to unlock faster performance, protect critical data and drive real innovation. This report summarizes perspectives from CIOs and chief medical and nursing…
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Spinal neurosurgeons Eli Baron, MD, and Dave Atteberry, MD, shared what they would change in the field of spine surgery if given the chance. Dr. Baron is a spinal neurosurgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Atteberry practices…
Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Hospital added an EOSedge imaging system for spine and orthopedic patients, according to a July 22 news release. The EOSedge system creates full-body 3D images in a standing position for patients and provides precise measurements of anatomical…
Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital has added 10 handheld, wireless robotic systems to support its orthopedic surgery program. The TMINI miniature robotic system, developed by Think Surgical in partnership with Zimmer Biomet, enables precise bone preparation and implant placement during total…