AAOS Now, February 2025
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Relieving Administrative Burden: How Surgeons, Washington, and Industry Partners Are Working to Reform Prior Authorization
Recent developments in the healthcare industry’s ongoing struggle with prior authorization (PA) requirements have revealed a significant shift in the landscape.
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Adam J. Bruggeman, MD, MHA, Explains the Changing Landscape of Prior-Authorization Reform
AAOS Now Editor-in-Chief Robert M. Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS, sat down with Adam J. Bruggeman, MD, MHA, FAAOS, FAOA, chair of the AAOS Advocacy Council and orthopaedic spine surgeon at Texas Spine Care Center in San Antonio, to discuss how the battle over prior authorization is evolving and gaining momentum through new partnerships and approaches.
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A Unified Approach to Physician Payment Reform Will Help Bring Stability to the U.S. Healthcare System
Adam J. Bruggeman, MD, MHA, FAAOS, FAOA, chair of the AAOS Advocacy Council and orthopaedic spine surgeon at Texas Spine Care Center in San Antonio, discusses the importance of a unified approach to Medicare payment reform.
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Post COVID-19: Is Orthopaedic Telemedicine Here to Stay?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of orthopaedic virtual visits and telemedicine developed rapidly out of necessity.
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Vigilante: Prior Authorization Pushes Too Far
At the writing of this column, the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson looms large in the news.
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What Orthopaedic Surgeons Should Know about the Legal Aspects of Telemedicine
Telemedicine expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many states have rescinded emergency waivers that allowed for interstate communication. Three specific federal laws impact telemedicine.
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A Phased Approach Ensures Successful Onboarding of Orthopaedic Surgeons to a New Practice
Although each organization is different and has different needs, there are a few key steps that practices can take to conduct successful onboarding.