Congress Averts Year-End Shutdown, Fails to Pass Pay-Cut Relief

On Dec. 21, 2024, President Biden signed a stopgap funding bill into law to prevent a government shutdown and keep the government operating until March 14, 2025.

An Aviation Lesson for Surgeons: Why Structured Debriefing Is One Key to Mastery in Orthopaedic Surgery

Sean A. Tabaie, MD, MBA, FAAOS

In high-stakes environments, from surgical suites to the skies, there exists a shared understanding: The job is not finished until the debrief is done.

Building the Pipeline: Where Will the Next Generation of Rural Orthopaedic Surgeons Come From?

Kim Templeton, MD, FAAOS, FAOA

The path for students from rural areas to become physicians, especially orthopaedic surgeons, is challenging.

Rural Orthopaedic Surgeons Face Unique Challenges

Leslie Schwindel, MD, FAAOS

There is a growing shortage of orthopaedic surgeons in rural areas of the United States. As the general population ages, the need for musculoskeletal care will continue to increase.

CPT Updates 2025: New and Revised Codes for Musculoskeletal and Telemedicine Services

Michelle Abraham, MHA, CCS-P

The American Medical Association (AMA) provides code and guideline changes to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Manual each year. This article will preview relevant changes to the musculoskeletal section for 2025.

Onboarding New Physicians to an Orthopaedic Practice: Optimizing the Transition from Training to Patient Care Is Key

Brandon W. King, MD, FAAOS; Erika A. Noll; Jonathan P. Braman, MD, MHA, FAAOS; Xavier A. Duralde, MD, FAAOS

Whether it be an academic, private practice, or employment model, the new surgeon arrives to his or her practice with little understanding of practice mechanics, no referral network, and often limited social connections, hoping to be successful.

The State of Musculoskeletal Health in Rural America

Kim Templeton, MD, FAAOS, FAOA

Health and healthcare in rural America are in crisis, including musculoskeletal care.

Community Hospital CEO Shares Perspective on Financial Challenges Facing Rural Hospitals

Tamara Huff, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Edward Herrman, CEO of Hays Medical Center (HaysMed), a level 3, private, nonprofit community hospital in Hays, Kansas, discussed challenges facing his center as well as rural hospitals in general.