Kartik Bhatia of Geneva, Ill., was sentenced to two years in prison for a scheme that defrauded Medicare of more than $2 million by submitting claims for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment, according to a March 6 news release from…
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Medical equipment company Waukesha, Wis.-based Kinex Medical Company agreed to pay $6.9 million to resolve allegations it submitted false claims to Medicare, TriCare and other federal healthcare programs, according to a March 5 news release from the Justice Department. The…
Across five orthopedic procedures—including two that were added to the Covered Procedures List for 2026— ASCs consistently post lower total costs than hospital outpatient departments — in some cases by more than $6,000 per case — driven largely by lower…
Orthopedics and spine are among the hottest specialties for ASCs and outpatient settings this year, driven by CMS’ removal of nearly 300 musculoskeletal procedures from its IPO list. This shift is leading to better outcomes and recovery for many patients…
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has purchased a medical office property in Merrick, N.Y., for $9.5 million, according to a Feb. 18 report from Long Island Business News. The office is occupied by Northwell affiliate Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic…
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Robotic-assisted technology is poised to reshape how orthopedic cases move into ASCs, particularly as precision tools expand beyond hips and knees and into more complex procedures such as shoulder replacements. Robotics adoption is already strong in knees: use in total…
Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center Aliso Viejo (Calif.) earned a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award from Press Ganey, according to a Jan. 7 news release shared with Becker’s. The ASC is in the top 5% of healthcare facilities…
ASCs and outpatient facilities are becoming more populated with orthopedic surgeons and procedures and thus far has been beneficial for all parties involved. Orthopedic surgeons and patients alike have been overall happy with the move to ASCs, and surgeons and…
Orthopedics enters 2026 at a crossroads. Demand is rising, outpatient migration is accelerating and new technologies are reshaping how surgeons diagnose, operate and monitor recovery. Yet the same forces driving progress are also exposing sharp vulnerabilities, from reimbursement cuts and…
Site-neutral payment is emerging as one of the most consequential Medicare reforms for musculoskeletal care. By equalizing reimbursement across hospital outpatient departments, ASCs and physician offices, policymakers aim to reduce spending, but orthopedic leaders warn the consequences for practice economics,…