Practice Management

Stories addressing work-life balance struck a chord with physicians this year, as many are feeling the heat of burnout. The opioid epidemic and cancer care also sparked interest among physicians.

It’s no secret that the shift to value-based is leading more physicians and nurses to be employed by hospitals.

The Chicago-based American Medical Association is a founding member of the Sequoia Project's Carequality initiatives which brings together several EHR companies to improve interoperability, according to AMA Wire.

The United States spends a great deal of money combating obesity and conditions resulting from obesity each year. The State of Obesity provides key statistics on obesity and its impact on the U.S. economy.

A study in The Journal of Arthroplasty surveyed patients on their attitudes regarding surgeon owned medical facilities.

Funding flowing into New York City's digital health space has surpassed that of Silicon Valley, according to vator.

A study in Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma found a wide variation in surgical costs associated with the treatment of periarticular lower extremity injuries, even amongst surgeons with similar training.

Minnetonka, Minn.-based UnitedHealthcare is launching a value-based care payment program for knee, hip and spine procedures focused on providing quality patient care called the Spine and Joint Solution.

A study in Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma investigated whether a co-management model would reduce length of stay and program costs for patients undergoing hip fracture care.

Rockville, Md.-based National Spine & Pain Centers acquired Shrewsbury, N.J.-based Premier Pain and Specialty Anesthesia Associates.