Practice Management

The following article is written by Brad Melis, founder and executive vice president of ChartLogic.   The federal government's new program to spur adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) went into effect Jan. 1. To qualify for payments, physicians and…

Richard A. Kube, MD, CEO of Prairie Spine & Pain Institute in Peoria, Ill., explains how commodity implants, which are simpler and less expensive than premium implants, can yield big savings for orthopedic and spine surgery.

Here are five tips for profitable spine surgery centers.

The following article is written by Kevin Weinstein, vice president of marketing for ZirMed.   If you think you're working harder than what your balance sheet shows, you're probably right. The average orthopedic practice earns tens of thousands of dollars…

Medicare Payment Advisory Commission is recommending physicians receive a 1 percent increase and ambulatory surgery centers a 0.5 percent increase in their 2012 Medicare payment rates.

Orthopedic practices around the country are struggling to stay afloat amid a tough economy and declining reimbursements. Being a good surgeon is important, but doesn't necessarily guarantee a high patient volume or a profitable business in today's market. "You can't…

Here are four challenges of managing an orthopedic surgery center and solutions for overcoming them.

There are several ways for orthopedic practices to expand within their community and maintain profitability in today's tough healthcare environment. Todd Albert, MD, spine surgeon and president of Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, discusses six ways for large orthopedic practices to…

Here are five ways orthopedic practices can capitalize on sports medicine in their practice.

There are several factors that contribute to an orthopedic practice's long-term stability and growth. OrthoCarolina is a large orthopedic practice that encompasses several locations around Charlotte, NC, and continues to expand through mergers with other area practices. Here, Daniel Murrey,…