This letter offers a handful of observations one can make as this year starts to evolve. It discusses three papers which are available upon request. It also provides information about 27 of the 68 sessions and discounts for our June…
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Healthcare Reform; Hospitals and Health Systems: Improving Profitability of Orthopedic and Spine Programs - Growing Volumes, Assessing Financial Relationships, and Business and Legal Issues – October 7th; 16th Annual Improving the Profitability of ASCs Conference (Oct. 8-10, Chicago) - Special…
The number of Americans enrolled in health plans with high deductibles is on the rise and is expected to continue as employers look for ways to cut costs in this tough economy. This trend creates challenges for practices as they…
Here are 10 leading large orthopedic practices to know.
Click the image above to download a PDF of the latest issue of Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Practice Review 10 Knee Specialists to Know Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA. Dr. Brian Cole is a professor in the department of orthopedics…
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Click the image above to download a PDF of the latest issue of Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Practice Review On-Call Coverage: Should Hospitals Pay Orthopedic Physicians An obscure 1986 law continues to vex hospitals as they struggle to provide the…
With the advent of the updated CMS 2008 fee schedule, orthopedic surgery now becomes an even more viable option for the ASC. 183 Orthopedic CPTs were added to the list, including a uni-compartment knee replacement (CPT 27446). In addition, ASCs…
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…
The North American Spine Society (NASS) has adopted a tough ethical policy requiring members presenting at annual conferences to reveal the true dollar amounts of all outside relationships within the previous year in annual disclosures.
MAKO Surgical Corp. will unveil its next-generation robotic arm system and implants to be used in MAKOplasty partial knee resurfacing at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon's annual meeting, according to a MAKO news release.