Practice Management

Medscape surveyed physicians to determine how often they fall behind on appointments and the reasons why.

Central Maine Orthopaedics opened a new clinic in Farmington, Maine, according to the Daily Bulldog.

Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Md., has plans to reduce the number of opioids prescribed by 50 percent by 2019, according to Washington's Top News.

In a recent Medscape survey, physicians reported the number of patients they see daily.

Here are seven orthopedic surgeons making headlines.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association named Kearney (Neb.) Regional Medical Center a Blue Distinction Center, according to Kearney Hub.

Medscape surveyed 1,150-plus physicians in 25-plus specialties about their practice management challenges in the report, "First Choice Healthcare Solutions appoints Michael Lamb director of ancillary services: 5 points."

CVS Pharmacy announced it will cap opioid prescriptions to seven days for some conditions, effective Feb. 1, 2018, according to NBC News.

First Choice Healthcare Solutions elected Michael Lamb to serve as director of ancillary services and development.

Los Angeles-based Orthopaedic Institute for Children began construction on a new urgent care center.