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Study identifies risk factors for postoperative urinary retention for outpatient joint replacement patients — 3 details
Anticholinergics and cholinesterase inhibitors during anesthesia may need to be avoided in patients undergoing outpatient total joint arthroplasty in an ASC due to the risk of postoperative urinary retention, according to research published in the Journal of Arthroplasty. -
10 things to know about total joint replacement in ASCs for 2019
Total joint replacements in ASCs are increasing in popularity and becoming more common. The shift to value-based care, insurance coverage expansion and studies showing good patient outcomes in the outpatient setting are just some of the trends driving total joints to the outpatient setting. -
The Orthopaedic Surgery Center signs contract with ORHub
ORHub entered into the Midwestern market through signing a new contract with the Metropolis, Ill.-based The Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center. -
CHI Franciscan Health settles lawsuit alleging 2 physician group deals were illegal — 6 details
Tacoma, Wash.-based CHI Franciscan Health and two physician groups reached a settlement with the state of Washington over a lawsuit claiming the organizations' arrangements violated antitrust laws, according to the Kitsap Sun, part of the USA Today Network. -
Hospital for Special Surgery study reevaluates precautions for total hip arthroplasty: 3 study details
Reevaluating precautions for hip surgery and moving toward short-stay and outpatient surgery are two ways researchers examined necessary interventions for hip replacement patients, according to research conducted by New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery presented at the 2019 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, March 12-16 in Las Vegas. -
7+ ASCs in Minnesota include total joint replacements
ASCs across the country have incorporated total joint replacements. Here are seven ASCs in Minnesota that include outpatient total joints. -
7+ ASCs in Michigan include total joint replacements
ASCs across the country have incorporated total joint replacements. Here are seven ASCs in Michigan that include outpatient total joints. -
22+ ASCs in Maryland include total joint replacements
ASCs across the country have incorporated total joint replacements. Here are 22 ASCs in Maryland that include outpatient total joints. -
Patient level costs for outpatient total shoulder arthroplasty lower than inpatient: 4 study findings
Patient-level costs for inpatient total shoulder arthroplasty are significantly higher than an equivalent outpatient procedure, according to research published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. -
Outpatient joint replacements at ASCs cost 40% less than hospital-based surgery: 3 study details
A new study suggests there isn't increased risk for patients undergoing outpatient joint replacements performed in the ASC setting when compared with the inpatient hospital setting, according to new research from New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. -
6 investors raise $134M for surgical hip & knee replacement device — 3 highlights
Think Surgical raised $134 million for TSolution One, its robot-assisted hip and knee replacement device, Mass Device reports. -
Humana adds 100+ SurgCenter Development facilities to national network — 3 things to know
Humana and Towson, Md.-based SurgCenter Development entered an agreement adding more than 100 SurgCenter Development locations to Humana's national provider network, effective Feb. 1. -
Opioid-sparing ERAS protocol helps Medicare patients discharge early after total joint surgery: 4 study findings
Research presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' 2019 Annual Meeting March 12-16 in Las Vegas found Medicare-insured patients that follow an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol may be discharged early after outpatient total knee or hip arthroplasty. -
3 benefits of using telehealth rehabilitation following total knee, hip arthroplasty
Using telehealth technology may lower costs, as well as increase patient satisfaction and compliance, according to research presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 12-16 in Las Vegas. -
Study examines racial disparity among total joint arthroplasty patients: 3 details
Providers should make targeted interventions to eliminate racial disparities among total joint arthroplasty patients, according to new research published in the Journal of Arthroplasty. -
Zac Efron's ACL repaired at Kerlan-Jobe Surgery Center — 3 updates
Zac Efron opted for surgery in early February at Los Angeles-based Kerlan-Jobe Surgery Center after tearing his ACL while skiing, Us Weekly reports. -
Premier Orthopaedics joins Tower Health Partners, forming 1,379-physician network — 3 insights
West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health Partners added physicians from Newtown Square, Pa.-based Premier Orthopaedics to its network. -
MRIs are the most useful outpatient imaging method for shoulder pain patients: 3 study details
MRIs and radiographs can be useful in evaluating unilateral shoulder pain in the outpatient setting, according to research published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. -
5+ ASCs in Illinois include total joint replacements
ASCs across the country have incorporated total joint replacements. Here are ASCs from Illinois that currently include outpatient total joints. -
14+ ASCs in Indiana include total joint replacements
ASCs across the country have incorporated total joint replacements. Here are ASCs from Indiana that currently include outpatient total joints.
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