AAOS wants CMS to reform
physician pay, emphasize
value-based care
The American Association of Orthopaedic
Surgeons has issued formal comments
to CMS on its proposed payment policy
changes for 2023.
Why orthopedics is the
golden ticket for ASCs
Orthopedics may be ASCs' best option
for running a profitable and successful
center.
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'The numbers don't lie':
Endoscopy to become more
prominent among next
generation of spine surgeons
Many physicians see endoscopic spine surgery as a key growth
opportunity in the next five years, but argue the U.S. needs more
endoscopic training programs and the reimbursement structure
must be improved.
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Cost of 9 orthopedic
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HOPDs p. 6
The leaders 4
orthopedic surgeons
look up to p. 16
11 musculoskeletal
MSOs totaling more
than 1,000 physicians
p. 20
13 most popular
medical, non-medical
side gigs for physicians
p. 35
How 5 orthopedic
practices find and
retain new talent p. 18
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