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James B. Macon, MD, is a neurosurgeon based in Framingham, Mass., who performs surgical procedures at several west suburban Boston hospitals. We sat down with Dr. Macon, whose practice is dedicated to spine and pain surgery, and asked him to…

A new report examines the trends driving a shift in hospital-physician relationships and profiles the arrangements that can be adopted to secure successful, long-term alignment with the physician workforce. The report is the result of a collaborative effort between Sg2,…

Don Love, the CEO of an orthopedic practice in Roanoke, Va., and Ken Austin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Ramsey, N.J., share their insights on key business challenges orthopedic physicians are currently facing. Five of the largest challenges facing orthopedic…

As the Democrats take control of the House, the Senate and the Presidency, many question the impact of such a change on ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and physician-owned hospitals. The most significant question is: Will the federal government shut down…

Here, John Cherf, MD, MPH, MBA, one of the nation's leading orthopedic surgeons, discusses his thoughts on purchasing orthopedic and spine devices and equipment in four areas.

The dilemma between whether to start a standalone practice or join an orthopedic group is one that many spine surgeons face during their careers. Both options have their merits, and both can bring challenges and obstacles to success. Without careful…

Here are 10 interesting statistics and facts about orthopedic practices, as gathered by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in its Orthopaedic Practice in the U.S. 2005-2006 report.

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA. Dr. Brian Cole is a professor in the department of orthopedics with a conjoint appointment in the department of anatomy and cell biology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He is the section head…

About one year ago, my partners and I decided to add spine cases to our outpatient surgery center, the East Portland Surgical Center (EPSC). It was a big decision, with important clinical and operational implications, so we thoroughly assessed the…

Hospital executives leading nationally recognized superior programs offer a variety of tips for achieving those coveted designations, but they all sound like variations on the answer to that old Broadway joke: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. Practice.…