Practice Management

There are several economic, social and political factors that impact a patient's access to care and an orthopedist's ability to provide that care, and orthopedic surgeons need to understand these factors for success in the future, according to a story…

Some orthopedic subspecialists experienced an increase in compensation during 2010 while others decreased significantly. Spine surgeons are still the highest compensation subspecialists, but this year joint surgeons join them at the top. Here are five points on orthopedic and spine…

If your practice bills Medicare for MRI or CT services, are you prepared for MIPPA? On July 15, 2008, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA). Effective Jan. 1,…

A new economic study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery outlines two cost-effective strategies for hospitals to expedite surgery for patients with hip fractures and possibly improve patient outcomes.

Here are five things orthopedic surgeons can do to communicate better with their patients.

Montefiore Medical Center opened a new orthopedic center at Hutchinson Metro Center in Bronx, N.Y., according to the Bronx Times Reporter.

Here are five things orthopedic practice administrators should know about adding ancillary services.

Pediatric orthopedic surgeons made on average $468,798 in 2009, according to VMG's Physician Compensation and Production Survey: 2010 Report Based on 2009 Data.

Here are five ways you can build a stronger coding process.

Here are five steps orthopedic surgeons can take to decrease the risk of infection in their patients when performing surgery.