Practice Management

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,…

Here are five ways orthopedic surgery centers can stay practice successful revenue cycle management.

Here are five ways orthopedic practices can boost patient volume.

Here are business statistics for orthopedics in surgery centers from VMG Health's Multi-Specialty ASC Intellimarker 2010.

Here are four tips for improving orthopedic physician investment in the practice.