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2 Florida ASCs postpone procedures: 4 things to know
Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute and Baptist Health have postponed procedures at two surgery centers to comply with guidance from the government, according to NorthEscambia.com. -
'It's like building a moon colony': 2 surgeons on starting an outpatient total joint program
The Oregon Surgical Institute in Beaverton, Ore., an ASC dedicated solely to outpatient joint replacements, opened last year. Two of the institutes partner surgeons, Drs. Jim Ballard and Chris Nanson, shared their thoughts on their experience opening the center with Regent Surgical Health. -
The double-edged sword of private equity in orthopedics: OrthoNOW's Dr. Alejandro Badia weighs in
Alejandro Badia, MD, is the founder of the OrthoNOW orthopedic walk-in clinics. Dr. Badia specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Here, Dr. Badia shares his thoughts on private equity in orthopedics, outpatient total joints and more. -
4 recently opened or announced orthopedic ASCs
Four recently opened or announced orthopedic ASCs: -
Muve Health opens hyper-specialty orthopedic center — 4 things to know
Muve Health opened a hyper-specialty total joint replacement center in Warminster, Pa., the organization announced March 16. -
AAOS political action committee backs Dr. Knute Buehler for Congress — 5 things to know
Congressional candidate Knute Buehler, MD, was endorsed March 12 by the Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. -
Total joints in the ASC: How to establish a program & capitalize on trends
Adding total joints to an ASC is becoming a lucrative prospect as the Baby Boomer population ages and technology improves. According to data1 from the Advisory Board Market Scenario Planner, the number of joint replacements done in the ambulatory setting is estimated to grow 96 percent in the next five years. -
Black, Hispanic patients 20% less likely to get outpatient orthopedic care: 3 study takeaways
Black and Hispanic patients are about 20 percent less likely than white patients to receive outpatient care, according to a new study published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. -
Novant Health opens $3M clinic in Charlotte
Novant Health opened its $3 million, 13,000-square-foot clinic in Charlotte, N.C., March 6. -
3 ASCs adding or expanding total joint replacement programs
Three ASCs adding or expanding total joint programs: -
Texas ASC physicians complete 1st total knee replacement
Physicians at the Christus Santa Rosa Surgery Center in New Braunfels, Texas, recently performed the center's first total joint replacement. -
Wisconsin orthopedic group relocates
Green Bay, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists moved its Oconto Falls clinic to a space in HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital, also in Oconto Falls, Gillett News reports. -
Oak Orthopedics joins Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Oak Orthopedics is now a part of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, one of the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practices in the state. -
Texas ASC adds total joints — 3 leaders on physician partnership, patient selection & more
Christus Surgery Center-New Braunfels (Texas) introduced total joint procedures, according to Corridor News. -
'A paradigm shift': Dr. William Balcom on establishing one of Massachusetts' 1st total knee replacement programs
William Balcom, MD, an orthopedic surgeon practicing at The Surgery Center in Shrewsbury, Mass., recently performed the first outpatient total knee replacement at an ASC in Worcester County. Dr. Balcom spoke with Becker's about setting up the program, potential challenges and more. -
3 things to know about orthopedic surgeon salary growth & hospital revenue generated
Orthopedic surgeons generate over $3 million for hospitals, on average according to a survey conducted by physician search firm Merritt Hawkins. -
The future of total joints in the ASC — 6 surgeons weigh in on CMS' 2020 changes
CMS added total knee replacement to the ASC-payables list for 2020, and with it, a flux of patients are expected to migrate to the outpatient space. Centers can capitalize on the extra surgical volume, but Medicare's reimbursement rate will require ASC leaders to eliminate operational waste to fully recognize the opportunity. -
Texas health system opening orthopedic ASC
Baylor Scott & White Health is opening an orthopedic sports medicine practice with an ASC in Waco, Texas, Feb. 27, according to Fox 44 News. -
Smith+Nephew launches suite of programs to help ASCs boost total joint replacements
Devicemaker Smith+Nephew wants to help ASC administrators perform more orthopedic cases through its new Positive Connections platform consisting of software and service offerings. -
CMS proposes adding outpatient hip & knee replacements to its comprehensive care model
A new proposed rule to the comprehensive care for joint replacement model from CMS aims to add outpatient hip and knee replacements to the definition of an episode of care, among other changes.
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