A study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine shows there is no statistically significant difference in outcomes for surgical and nonsurgical treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures.
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The American Academy of Neurosurgery has published a guideline recommending that coaches remove any athlete suspected of having a concussion from play until he or she is evaluated by a neurologist or physician trained in concussion management, according to an…
The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati has acquired two orthopedics practices in the area, including a four-physician concern founded 120 years ago, according to a hospital release.
Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. James D. Schwender of the Twin Cities Spine Center
James D. Schwender, MD, is a spine surgeon with Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis and current president of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Dr. Schwender has made significant contributions to spine surgery through his research and instructional…
CPT copyright 2009 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. 1. Epidural injections Significant reimbursement losses are inevitable when epidural and tendon sheath injection procedures are reported incorrectly. Improper reporting…
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What do we need to know about 5010 testing? First, you should know that the deadline to comply with all Version 5010 requirements (the new version of the X12 standards for HIPAA transactions) is Jan. 2012. This may not seem…
Researchers led by Bruce Y. Lee, MD, from the University of Pittsburgh found that routine MRSA preoperative screening and decolonization of orthopedic surgery patients could save money for hospitals and third-party payors, according to an article published in the Infection…
Here are 10 stories discussing critical mistakes regularly made by surgery centers.
Walter R. Thompson, PhD, the spokesperson for American College of Sports Medicine American Fitness Index, says that there is a growing need for regulation of health and fitness certification guidelines within the industry, which makes certification the top trend in…
Accountable Care Organizations – 9 Observations; Increased Integration Efforts; Increased Mergers and Acquisition Efforts; Call for Speakers: 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Driven ASC Conference & 2nd Annual Hospital Conference — Improving Profits, ACOs, Physician Hospital Integration and…