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AAHKS responds to CMS efforts to re-evaluate total hip, knee replacement codes
CMS' 2019 physician fee schedule includes potentially misvalued codes for total hip and knee arthroplasty, according to the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. -
Reduce Revisions initiative launches with the goal to improve total joint arthroplasty outcomes
Reduce Revisions, a program led by an editorial board composed of orthopedic surgeons specializing in total joint arthroplasty, launched with the goal of measurably improving outcomes of total joint arthroplasty. -
Outpatient knee, hip surgery cheaper with shorter stay times than inpatient: 3 study insights
Research published in Acta Orthopaedics examined the time-driven activity-based cost of outpatient total hip and knee arthroplasty. -
More hospital TKA cases scheduled as outpatient as CMS removes them from inpatient list: 4 study insights
A new report published in the Journal of Arthroplasty outlined the impact of CMS removing total knee arthroplasty from the inpatient-only list. -
How alignment technology can help ASCs prepare for incoming partial knee procedures
With about 50 percent of joint replacements, including partial and total joints, predicted to be conducted in an outpatient setting in the next 10 years, ASC leaders can expect to see more patients seeking partial knee replacements. To improve patient outcomes and surgeon satisfaction with these procedures, ASCs can employ computer-assisted alignment technology that increases surgeons' precision and helps prevent patients from needing revision surgeries. -
3 key reasons total knee replacements are migrating to the ASC setting
There are a variety of reasons why total knee replacements are becoming outpatient procedures, according to the Healthcare Financial Management Association. -
University Orthopedics expands through partnership — 3 insights
Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics and Johnston, R.I.-based The Center for Orthopaedics will enter into a partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2019. -
AJRR publishes report on hip & knee arthroplasty outcomes, ASC participation dips — 5 takeaways
The American Joint Replacement Registry released its 2018 Annual Report on patient outcomes after hip and knee arthroplasty procedures, including those performed at ASCs. -
Cleveland Clinic: How surgical robots improve joint replacements
The Cleveland Clinic outlined three benefits to using robots in joint replacement surgery on the Health Essentials blog. -
Study: Peripheral nerve block use not associated with increased complications in ambulatory shoulder surgery
Research published in the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia detailed the outcomes associated with the use of peripheral nerve blocks in ambulatory shoulder surgery. -
3 reasons why TJR cases are moving out of hospitals and into ASCs
More than 200 ASCs offer total joint replacements, an increase from 25 centers in 2014. Medline's Outpatient Outcomes magazine outlined three reasons why outpatient total joints are migrating to the ASC space, and how centers can capitalize on the trend. -
Orthopedic surgeons discuss the most common Halloween injuries: 3 insights
Orthopedic surgeons addressed the most common injuries people suffer on Halloween in an article published in Forbes. -
Premier Orthopaedics inks 5-year agreement with Independence Blue Cross: 3 details
Philadelphia-based Premier Orthopaedics, a physician-owned practice, signed a five-year agreement with Independence Blue Cross to lower the costs of healthcare and improve quality, The Mercury reported. -
Ohio-based ASC hosts 100th total joint replacement: 4 key notes
Greater Dayton (Ohio) Surgery Center surgeons completed the 100th outpatient total joint replacement at the center earlier in October. -
3 insights on the economics and trends driving joint replacements to ASCs
Jim Ballard, MD, and Chris Nanson, MD, the physician partners at the Beaverton-based Oregon Surgical Institute, an orthopedic ASC focused on total joint replacement, spine and pain management, discussed how the changing healthcare system is driving total joint replacement to the ASC setting with Westchester, Ill.-based Regent Surgical Health. -
Outpatient orthopedic care associated with fewer emergency department visits: 3 study insights
New research published in the Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research studied whether outpatient orthopedic care was associated with fewer emergency department visits. -
Baylor College of Medicine opens new orthopedic surgery clinic in Houston
Houston-based Baylor College of Medicine's Joseph Barnhart department of orthopedic surgery opened a surgery clinic on the city's west side. -
Total orthopedic surgeon pay increased in 2018 — Here's how much
A report from SullivanCotter which surveyed 167,000 physicians and advanced practice providers representing 750 hospitals, medical groups and health systems, found orthopedic surgeon pay increased from 2017 to 2018. -
Physical therapy at home improves recovery process for total knee arthroplasty patients: 3 details
New research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery detailed how home care after knee replacement aids in the recovery process. -
The major impacts of EMR adoption: 3 research insights from an outpatient orthopedic clinic
New research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery detailed an outpatient orthopedic clinic's experience adopting an EMR, as well as its effect on productivity and cost.
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