1. Orthopedic cases offer the highest reimbursements to ASCs.
2. Self-employed orthopedic surgeons earn more than their employed counterparts.
3. Surgical devicemaker Exactech is being sued by three hip replacement recipients who said their Exactech Connexion GXL implants are defective and allege the company knew, but didn’t warn them or their surgeons.
4. West Virginia, Maine, Massachusetts, New York and North Carolina have some of the fewest orthopedic ASCs, but are primed for growth.
5. Naples, Fla.-based Seaside Surgery Center has been experiencing an increase of joint replacements.
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 18–20 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
