Orthopedics This Week

56% of Ortho Programs “Unprepared” for Bundled Payments! // Joint Replacement: Big Differences in Academic, Community Hospitals // and More!

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A survey of orthopedic programs reveals that most do not feel ready for the bundled payment initiative. Academic hospitals have lower total cost per procedure, and community hospitals have a shorter LOS, says a Cleveland Clinic study. How to save $2.5 and $4 billion in healthcare costs? Go to a high volume center for knee replacement.