CMS’ Elimination of the IPO List Would Have Consequences

Kerri Fitzgerald

In its 2021 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System/Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) proposed rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed eliminating the inpatient-only (IPO) list over the next three years, beginning with 266 musculoskeletal services in 2021.

Tales from the Field: Managing Practice During COVID-19

Terry Stanton

During an AAOS webinar presented in August, surgeons from three different regions of the country recounted their institutions’ experiences confronting the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Do Not Forget About HIPAA When Posting on Social Media

Ugo N. Ihekweazu, MD

This article reviews HIPAA and its accompanying rules, how HIPAA pertains to social media, and best practices for individuals seeking to expand their social media presence within the context of their surgical practice.

Ransomware: The Other Viral Threat for 2020

Mike Sacopulos, JD; Michael R. Marks, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Orthopaedic practices are not immune from this recent wave of ransomware attacks.

Is Time on Your Side in 2021?

Margaret M. Maley, BSN, MS

In 2021, medical decision making (MDM) or time can be used to select the level of service for evaluation and management (E/M) codes for new or established outpatient visits.