Basil Besh, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Form Hand, Wrist and Elbow Institute in Fremont, Calif., and the founder of Precision SurgiCenter, specializes in treating hand, wrist and elbow conditions, and is one of the few surgeons in the region who has a subspecialty certificate in hand surgery.
He is also a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and has previously served as president of several key orthopedic organizations, including the California Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Besh recently connected with Becker’s to discuss, among other topics, orthopedic’s outpatient migration and the concerning trends he sees.
“The healthcare cost curve is unsustainable and payers are more receptive than ever to strategies that deliver high quality at a lower cost. There are several factors which make orthopedics and spine uniquely well positioned in the current healthcare environment. Those specialties comprise two of the three most expensive inpatient service lines (total joint replacement, spine surgery and cardiology),” Dr. Besh told Becker’s. “Both are well suited to shifting to the outpatient realm with the percentage of total joints and spine surgeries being done safely and effectively in the outpatient setting increasing year after year with no signs of slowing down. Finally, both service lines include a large percentage of elective cases, which make them well suited to bundled payment and shared savings models. It will require continued education of legislators, regulators and payers, but the wind is certainly at the back of these specialties.”
Dr. Besh is speaking at Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, set for June 19-21 at the Swissotel Chicago.
