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Study: Peripheral nerve block use not associated with increased complications in ambulatory shoulder surgery
Research published in the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia detailed the outcomes associated with the use of peripheral nerve blocks in ambulatory shoulder surgery. -
3 reasons why TJR cases are moving out of hospitals and into ASCs
More than 200 ASCs offer total joint replacements, an increase from 25 centers in 2014. Medline's Outpatient Outcomes magazine outlined three reasons why outpatient total joints are migrating to the ASC space, and how centers can capitalize on the trend. -
Orthopedic surgeons discuss the most common Halloween injuries: 3 insights
Orthopedic surgeons addressed the most common injuries people suffer on Halloween in an article published in Forbes. -
Premier Orthopaedics inks 5-year agreement with Independence Blue Cross: 3 details
Philadelphia-based Premier Orthopaedics, a physician-owned practice, signed a five-year agreement with Independence Blue Cross to lower the costs of healthcare and improve quality, The Mercury reported. -
Ohio-based ASC hosts 100th total joint replacement: 4 key notes
Greater Dayton (Ohio) Surgery Center surgeons completed the 100th outpatient total joint replacement at the center earlier in October. -
3 insights on the economics and trends driving joint replacements to ASCs
Jim Ballard, MD, and Chris Nanson, MD, the physician partners at the Beaverton-based Oregon Surgical Institute, an orthopedic ASC focused on total joint replacement, spine and pain management, discussed how the changing healthcare system is driving total joint replacement to the ASC setting with Westchester, Ill.-based Regent Surgical Health. -
Outpatient orthopedic care associated with fewer emergency department visits: 3 study insights
New research published in the Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research studied whether outpatient orthopedic care was associated with fewer emergency department visits. -
Baylor College of Medicine opens new orthopedic surgery clinic in Houston
Houston-based Baylor College of Medicine's Joseph Barnhart department of orthopedic surgery opened a surgery clinic on the city's west side. -
Total orthopedic surgeon pay increased in 2018 — Here's how much
A report from SullivanCotter which surveyed 167,000 physicians and advanced practice providers representing 750 hospitals, medical groups and health systems, found orthopedic surgeon pay increased from 2017 to 2018. -
Physical therapy at home improves recovery process for total knee arthroplasty patients: 3 details
New research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery detailed how home care after knee replacement aids in the recovery process. -
The major impacts of EMR adoption: 3 research insights from an outpatient orthopedic clinic
New research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery detailed an outpatient orthopedic clinic's experience adopting an EMR, as well as its effect on productivity and cost. -
New York ASC partners with payer to deliver region's 1st outpatient hip replacements
The Bone and Joint Center of Albany (N.Y.)'s Jared Roberts, MD, performed the first outpatient total hip replacement procedures at Albany-based Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center. -
3 benefits of outpatient knee and hip replacements
Washington, D.C.-based MedStar Washington Hospital Center outlined the benefits of outpatient knee and hip replacement on their blog. -
Avala opens orthopedic surgical hospital — 3 insights
Covington, La.-based Avala opened an orthopedic surgical hospital Oct. 18, 4WWL reports. -
Surgical Affiliates, Christus Spohn Health System partner to enhance orthopedic surgical offerings — 3 insights
Sacramento, Calif.-based Surgical Affiliates partnered with Christus Spohn Health System to enhance the emergency orthopedic options at Christus Spohn Hospital South and Christus Spohn Hospital Shoreline, all located in Corpus Christi, Texas. -
Ochsner Health System decreases knee surgery costs 32% in 6 months: 3 details
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health System detailed the outcomes of its partnership with Sight Medical to automate and redesign aspects of its orthopedic program across three hospitals, four surgeons and multiple vendors over the course of six months. -
3 ways collaborations can help outpatient total joint programs achieve success
ASCs are constantly striving to improve patient satisfaction, while confronting inventory limitations and avoiding complications. Strategic collaborations can help ASCs overcome these obstacles in the outpatient setting. -
Outpatient shoulder surgery at ASCs is safe for Medicare patients: 3 study insights
Research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons examined the safety of outpatient shoulder surgery performed at ASCs for patients aged 65 and older. -
ASCs participate in Zimmer Biomet, Apple study on joint replacement patient experience
Zimmer Biomet and Apple teamed up to produce the "mymobility" Apple Watch and iPhone app that connects patients and surgical care teams following knee and hip replacement surgery. -
3 research insights on outpatient total ankle replacement
Research published inOrthopedic Clinics examined how the success of outpatient total ankle replacement programs relates to appropriate patient selection, patient expectations and surgeon experience.
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