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…
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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,…
Michael Sheerin, CEO of ASC management company NueHealth and former senior vice president of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopedics, joined Becker’s to discuss how his time at Rothman prepared him to lead surgery centers. Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for…
As spine and orthopedic procedures continue shifting outpatient, ASCs are managing rising case complexity, new technology expectations and tighter demands around patient experience and financial performance. During Becker’s 31st Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs in Chicago, four…
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Spine surgeon Richard Westmark, MD, performed the first outpatient spine procedure at an ASC utilizing PathKeeper Surgical’s system. The system uses AI and 3D cameras to provide real-time surgical guidance and eliminates traditional intraoperative CT, according to a Nov. 24…
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina is looking to expand its network of ASCs after CON restrictions in North Carolina were lifted. With the removal of the regulations, physicians groups such as OrthoCarolina are now allowed to expand ASCs, according to a Nov.…
Columbus, Ga.-based Hughston Clinic, which serves Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida, is teaming up with Commure to introduce the healthcare technology company’s enterprise AI platform throughout its orthopedic network. The partnership will bring a suite of AI-driven capabilities to the…
Orthopedic and spine surgery continues to make headway in ASCs, but there are some hurdles that leaders must overcome for successful migration in the year ahead. Four takeaways: 1. Orthopedic and spine migration to ASCs is accelerating, however; outcomes must…
An outpatient or ASC setting can lead to a better experience for everyone involved, from the surgeons to the patients to the staff, according to one executive. As more orthopedic procedures move off of the Inpatient Only List, surgery centers…