Physician group practices and hospitals that participated in the Medicare Bundled Payments for Care Improvement – Advanced model experienced a significant reduction in spending, according to a study published July 25 in JAMA Health Forum. The study, which included a…
Orthopedics / TJR
Orthopedic procedures are moving more to ASCs and outpatient settings, accelerating industry growth. Moving those surgeries to a surgery center can both improve patient outcomes while reducing costs at the same time, making orthopedics a specialty to watch when it…
The field of orthopedics is rapidly changing with the advent of several new procedures, especially those tailored for the outpatient setting. Here is what to know about four new orthopedic procedures that could revolutionize the industry: BEAR implants Daniel Romanelli,…
Growing orthopedic (ortho) and spine surgical volume raises an important question: can ASC support structures handle the increased workloads and regulatory requirements without increased financial pressure? Sterile processing (SPD) is at the heart of the ASC support structure directly impacting…
Wayne, N.J.-based Elite Surgical Center has completed its 350th total joint replacement using Stryker’s Mako robotic arm. Elite became one of the first ASCs in the region to offer Mako robotic-assisted total joint replacements, according to a May 23 news…
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Gillette, Wyo.-based Powder River Surgery Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming have partnered to launch a bundled payment program for total knee replacements, the organizations announced in a May 20 news release shared with Becker’s. The program, which…
Performing total joint arthroplasty procedures in an ASC setting led to more 0-day stays, fewer patients being discharged to skilled nursing facilities and lower costs, according to a study from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The…
Two new studies presented at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis’ 2025 Annual Meeting in Incheon, South Korea, found that a shoe-based biomechanical intervention may have more benefits than traditional physical therapy, Medscape reported May 6. Matthew Bartels, MD, director of…
United Surgical Partners International, the ASC arm of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, is sharpening its strategic focus on orthopedic-driven centers, executives said during Tenet’s April 29 earnings call. Here are six key points to know: 1. USPI’s growth strategy is bolstered…
As total joint replacements shift increasingly to the outpatient setting, physicians are taking a new, “multimodal” approach to pain management. According to a recent study published in he Journal of Arthroplasty, reported out by MedPage Today, physicians who perform TJR…