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6 Ways Evidence-Based Medicine Impacts Orthopedic and Spine Surgery
The recent focus on evidence-based medicine throughout the medical field has prompted both challenges and opportunities in orthopedics. Click to continue »AAOS President Dr. Daniel Berry: 4 Thoughts on the Future
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently named Daniel Berry, MD, chair of the orthopedic surgery department at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., as president for 2011. Click to continue »50 Great Orthopedic Practices to Know
Orthopedic practices were selected for inclusion on this list based on practice size, services and reputation in their communities. This list was created after substantial research by our editorial staff. Practices do not pay and cannot pay to be included on this list. This list is not an endorsement of any organization's clinical abilities. Click to continue »Publisher’s Letter: July 2011
18th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers — Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues ConferenceClick to continue »9 Points for Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons on Forming Positive Relationships With Hospitals
If you want to become part of the overall continuum of care in your community, forming a partnership or aligning with a hospital may be in your future, if it hasn't occurred already. Click to continue »70 Outstanding Hip Surgeons and Specialists
The following hip specialists were selected for this list based on the awards they received from major orthopedic organizations, leadership in those organizations, work on professional publications and positions of service held at hospitals and practices. Click to continue »Zimmer’s Cheryl Blanchard: 5 Points on the International Consortium of Orthopaedic Registries
Zimmer has supported national joint replacement registries outside of the United States for several years. Click to continue »10 Biggest Trends in Spine Pain Management
Leading pain management physicians discuss the latest trends in spine pain management. Click to continue »6 Studies Supporting Timely Surgical Intervention for Appropriate Spine Indications
1. Kyphoplasty among fracture patients. New research suggests that performing kyphoplasty for patients who sustained vertebral fractures as a result of an injury decreases the likelihood of death by 44 percent, compared to patients who are prescribed bed rest and pain killers. Click to continue »5 New Studies Influencing Sports Medicine
Here are five new studies impacting sports medicine. The studies were published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine, unless otherwise noted. Click to continue »What Percentage of Orthopedic Surgeons Will be Employed in 5 Years? 10 Responses
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons most recent census data for 2008, 44.3 percent of orthopedic surgeons were practicing in a private practice setting and 20.9 percent were in a solo practice. Click to continue »30 Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons on the Move
Danville (Va.) Spine Center, a division of Danville Orthopedic Clinic, welcomed Leon Abram, MD, a traumatic spinal disorder surgeons. Click to continue »
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Orthopedics & Spine Review
A new toolkit funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality will help small- and medium-sized physician practices analyze their workflow with the effect of health information technology implementation, according to the AHRQ website.
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HIT/Meaningful Use/EMR
July 07, 2011
Small Physician Practices Slow to Adopt EHRs
Roughly 81,000 physicians in hospitals, clinics and private offices have registered for help to apply for electronic health record bonuses, but only 31,000 work in small group practices, according to an ONC figure in an iWatch News investigative report.
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HIT/Meaningful Use/EMR
July 05, 2011
Colorado Rural Health Center Awards Funds for HIT Between Physician Practices and Hospitals
The Colorado Rural Health Center and UnitedHealthcare dispersed more than $2 million in funds to strengthen healthcare delivery in rural communities, particularly toward expanding the use of health information technology between hospitals and physician practices, according to a CRHC news release.
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HIT/Meaningful Use/EMR
June 29, 2011
ACSM Releases New Adult Exercise Guidelines
The American College of Sports Medicine released new guidelines on the recommended quality and quantity of exercise for adults, according to an organization news release.
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Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Here are five things orthopedic practice administrators should know about adding ancillary services.
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Improving Practice Profits
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers an immediate-care orthopedic clinic, OrthoAccess, at two practice locations in Illinois, according to a practice news release.
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Improving Practice Profits
Michael Schwartz, MD, board president of OrthoTexas, discusses seven points on the recent merger between his group and three other small orthopedic practices in Texas to form one large group.
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Improving Practice Profits
July 08, 2011
Two Orthopedic Practices in Western New York to Combine
Excelsior Orthopaedics, based in Amherst, N.Y., and the Hand and Shoulder Center of Western New York, based in Buffalo, have agreed to combine, according to a report from the Buffalo News.
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Improving Practice Profits
July 07, 2011
5 Ways Orthopedic Practices Can Ensure Patient Payments
Here are five ways orthopedic practices can improve patient responsibility collections.
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Improving Practice Profits