Medline outlined the top trends for physician preferred items in the latest issue of its Outpatient Outcomes magazine.
Here are the key details to know:
1. Popular outpatient procedures for PPIs. The most popular procedures for physicians to request PPIs are hip and knee replacement procedures, spinal fusions, as well as back and neck procedures.
2. Most popular PPIs. The most popular PPIs include pacemakers, defibrillators, as well as orthopedic and spinal implants.
3. Trends affecting PPIs. PPI decisions are often affected by longevity, ease of use, product innovations and manufacturer reputation.