Practice Management

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced opposition to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's proposal to repeal the sustainable growth rate formula that establishes physician pay under Medicare, according to an AAOS Now report.

Thomas Noonan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at The Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver, discusses six strategies for catering orthopedic sports medicine practices toward weekend warriors.

Over the past year, providers have been hopefully contemplating and building new delivery system models designed to reward better outcomes, population health and increased value.

Sherry Rogers, RN, CNOR, administrator of Tullahoma (Tenn.) Surgery Center, managed by USPI, discusses six ways surgery centers can improve efficiency without damaging patient care.

Here are five ways to promote growth of orthopedic practices.

Christopher Baker, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, recently joined Winchester (Mass.) Hospital, according to a Winchester Star report.

Brad Lerner, MD, medical director at Summit ASC in Baltimore, recently spoke physician leadership at Becker's 18th Annual ASC Conference in Chicago.

Here are 10 benchmarks for hip and joint surgeon compensation based on practice type and geographical location, according to MGMA's Physician Compensation and Production Survey: 2011 Report Based on 2010 Data.

Most orthopedic surgeons strive to have a positive relationship with their patients by showing compassion for their plight and encouragement for recovery. However, when surgeons experience the surgical process as a patient, a whole new level of understanding and connection…

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has welcomed three orthopedic surgeons to its medical staff, according to a health system news release.