As orthopedic care continues to migrate from hospitals to ASCs, the landscape is rapidly evolving. Here are five key orthopedic ASC trends to watch: 1. The rise in single-specialty ASCs Orthopedics is one of the most capital- and equipment-intensive specialties,…
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Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Ashton Center for Day Surgery became the first ASC in Illinois to perform robot-arm assisted total joint replacement surgery using the Stryker Mako 4 surgical robot. Samuel Lake, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and partner at Suburban Orthopaedics,…
Higher-acuity orthopedic procedures — such as total joint replacements of the hip, knee and shoulder — are increasingly shifting to ambulatory surgery centers as payers seek cost savings and physicians and patients embrace the convenience and efficiency of these settings.…
As more orthopedic cases and procedures are gaining regulatory approval to be performed in outpatient settings, more ASCs are performing total joint replacement surgeries. This annual features over 600 ASCs that have been recognized by Becker’s for performing total joint…
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…
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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…
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…