Practice Management

Since the hospital chargemaster data became published online over the past few years, hospital executives and economists suggested they aren't representative of hospital prices and are "irrelevant," according to a Health Affairs article. The article authors gathered data 2013 Medicare…

Implementing a fracture-liaison service improves the outcomes of patients in post-fracture care, according to a demonstration project reported in Medscape.

Orthopedic surgery is a continuously evolving field. Here are five of the major trends surgeons hypothesize will have an impact on the industry in the coming year:

Texas Health Resources are in the process of reopening the Fort Worth-based Forest Park Medical Center as an orthopedic clinic specializing in total joint replacement and rehabilitation, The Star-Telegram reports.

An American Medical Association survey revealed physicians are feeling optimistic about the promise of digital health innovation. Kantar TNS conducted the survey, which included responses from 1,300 physicians.

Coding spinal fusion procedures for ICD-10 involves many complexities, according to ICD 10 monitor. Ensure you are reviewing operative reports appropriately to boost accuracy and efficiency as well as reduce errors.

Deloitte conducted a patient survey to find out what matters most to consumers in healthcare.

The 2016 Survey of America's Physicians survey found physicians are not confident accountable care organizations will improve quality and lower costs, according to McKnight's.

Physicians at New Jersey-based Professional Orthopaedic Associates have extended congratulations to their patient Laurie Hernandez, a Rio 2016 Olympic Games athlete.

Florida-based West Boca Medical Center is in the midst of planning a $9.9 million project to upgrade its operating rooms, Boca Newspaper reports.