Practice Management

Orthopedic surgeon Karl Hubbard, MD, joined Natchez Medical Foundation Orthopedic Sports and Rehabilitation Practice, according to a report from the Natchez Democrat.

Orthopedic practices are in a time of constant change with reimbursements, patient volumes and elective surgeries all declining. These changes are forcing physician practice owners to reevaluate processes and tackle inefficiencies.

SpineMark Corporation is partnering with PhDx Systems, a clinical data management solutions company, according to the Sacramento Bee.

Despite the prevalence of pay-for-performance compensation in healthcare, a new editorial in the British Journal of Medicine suggests the concept "rests on flawed assumptions about medicine, measurement and motivation" and may encourage providers to game the system.

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute's 7,955-square-foot Grayslake facility is almost ready to open its doors, according to the News-Sun.

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic has begun construction on a new Pasadena, Texas facility to be completed by spring, according to YourDeerparkNews.com.

The New York State Department of Health has overturned a 2011 coverage policy that stopped payments under Medicaid for arthroscopic knee surgeries, according to an AAOS Now report.

Here are six advantages of surgery center investment for physicians.

The Rothman Institute, based in Philadelphia, will open an orthopedic center in Newtown Township, Pa., according to a Bucks Local News report.

Here are 10 recent orthopedic and spine practice expansions.