Healthcare has lagged other industries in terms of its adoption of information technology systems. Domino's Pizza knows what you ordered last month. Kiosks at the airport allow you to swipe any credit card or your driver's license and instantly pull…
Practice Management
Orthopedic practices have traditionally relied on word-of-mouth marketing and primary care referrals to attract patients. However, many of today's patients are tech-savvy people who rely on the Internet for their information, even when it comes to choosing where to receive…
Ann Margaret McCraw, CEO, and Belinda Rutledge, administrator, of Midlands Orthopaedics Surgery Center in Columbia, S.C., share six tips on how orthopedic-driven ASCs can increase profitability.
Zimmer Holdings reported a $965 million in net sales for the third quarter of 2010, a 1.1 percent decrease from the third quarter of 2009, according to a company news release.
Cindy Givens, administrator of The Surgery Center at Tanasbourne in Hillsboro, Ore., discusses four ways her ASC grew its case volume substantially by building relationships with referring physicians and reaching out to patients directly.
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Currently, 15 states have fully opted out of the federal requirement for physician supervision of anesthesia, and one — Colorado — has opted out for specific hospitals. Meanwhile, two more states, Utah and New Jersey, are actively considering the opt-out.…
As the economy struggles to stabilize and ASCs deal with declining reimbursements, it is critical for surgery centers to take more proactive approaches to saving money and helping their bottom line when ordering supplies. Here are 10 proven strategies ASCs…
One of the many options for orthopedic surgeons partnering with hospitals is co-management. Co-management agreements allow physician CEOs to govern a hospital's orthopedic service line while the hospital supports the surgeons and their practices. "Co-management agreements transform the relationship between…
The use of platelet rich plasma is still a relatively new treatment for orthopedic patients. However physicians are increasingly using PRP as an alternative to medication and surgery for patients with pain. Here are seven things orthopedic surgeons should know…
Since opening its doors in Tampa, Fla., in 2005, Laser Spine Institute has expanded the Tampa location twice and built two new facilities, one in Scottsdale, Ariz., and one in King of Prussia, Pa. Jimmy St. Louis, Chief Corporate Operations…