Practice Management

The American Medical Association's education campaign, "One patient, one measure, no penalty," is designed to help physicians meet 2017 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act's quality metrics for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, according to AMA Wire.

Dallas-based The Carrell Clinic selected Meridian Medical Management to provide revenue cycle management services to the orthopedic practice.

Boone, N.C.-based Appalachian Regional Healthcare System will now provide same-day appointments, according to HCPress.com.

Yesterday, CMS issued a proposed rule to update the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015's second year quality payment program, largely focused on simplifying the reporting process and relaxing requirements.

Atlanta-based Orthopedic and Back Pain Centers of America added The Dallas PRP and Stem Cell Institute to its network.

Stanford Medicine released its 2017 Health Trends Report.

Hospitals and medical centers are utilizing Amazon Alexa to deliver routine medical information to patients at home and to help physicians complete lists of tasks, according to CNBC.

Pismo Beach, Calif.-based SurgCenter Development celebrated its 20,000th joint replacement.

Bryn Mawr (Pa.) Hospital opened its Orthopedic Surgery Center on June 14 in partnership with Philadelphia-based Rothman Institute, according to Main Line Today.

Stuart Davidson, MD, was named chief medical officer of Mount Desert Island Hospital in Bar Harbor, Maine. Dr. Davidson assumes this role from Edward Glimore, MD, who retired in May after 46 years, according to Bangor Daily News.