Payers have historically treated spine surgery as a default hospital procedure, but that assumption is increasingly at odds with clinical reality. Advances in minimally invasive techniques, enhanced recovery protocols, and rigorous patient selection have made outpatient spine surgery a safe,…
Orthopedics / TJR
As more orthopedic procedures continue shifting to outpatient settings, a growing number of ASCs are performing total joint replacement surgeries. CMS’ expansion of the ASC-covered procedures list in recent years, including revisions to hip, knee and shoulder procedures, has further…
St. Louis-based Orthopedic Care Partners Management and Joint Health, doing business as Motion Orthopedics, filed a breach of contract petition on April 6 in St. Louis County Circuit Court against George Paletta, MD, alleging he owes the practices more than…