CMMI’s New Three-Pillar Strategic Plan Will Impact Musculoskeletal Care

Abe Sutton, director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), announced the Trump administration’s new vision for the center. CMMI’s work will now center on three pillars.

Unequal Access to Orthopaedic Care Fuels Push for Healthcare Reform

David S. Geller, MD, MBA, FAAOS

The United States’ exorbitantly expensive healthcare system remains inaccessible to many.

Tariffs May Strain the Fragile Healthcare Supply Chain

Robert M. Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS

It remains probable that tariffs and the uncertainty surrounding them will add to the financial stresses of our suppliers, individual physician practices, and healthcare delivery system as a whole.

Government Insurance Limits Patient Access to Orthopaedic Surgeons and Physical Therapy Services

Lauren Swany, MD; Jacqueline Kobayashi, MD; Miranda J. Rogers, MD, MS; Xinning Li, MD, FAAOS

This article assesses the current literature and evidence regarding access and utilization of both physical therapy services and orthopaedic surgeons for patients with government insurance versus private insurance.

Optimizing Orthopaedic Care: A Guide to Global-Period and Transfer-of-Care Modifiers

Christine Banks, RHIA, CPC, CPCO

Maintaining continuity of care for the patient during the global period is critical to overall outcomes, and accurate documentation and coding are essential to proper reimbursement and effective coordination of patient care.

Tips and Guidance for Starting an Independent Medical Examination Practice

Daniel R. Schlatterer, DO, MS, FAAOS

An independent medical examination-based practice can be a fulfilling option for orthopaedic surgeons seeking to transition away from surgical care or enhance their current practice.