Spinal surgeries are complex procedures that require the utmost precision and care to ensure optimal outcomes. Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) has emerged as an essential tool for spinal surgeons, providing real-time feedback and monitoring of the nervous system during surgery. In this blog, we will explore the importance of IONM in spinal surgeries and its benefits for both surgeons and patients.
Topics: Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, patient outcomes, spine surgery, IONM, patient safety
Private equity firms have been showing increasing interest in the healthcare industry, with a particular focus on orthopedic and other specialty practices. While these firms can provide financial resources and operational support, there are pros and cons to partnering with a private equity (PE) firm. In this blog, we'll explore the advantages and disadvantages of a PE partnership in the healthcare industry and help you determine if it's the right choice for your practice.
Topics: Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, healthcare providers, Private Equity
As an orthopedic surgeon, providing the highest quality of care to your patients is always your top priority. While surgical technique and expertise are certainly important, monitoring quality metrics is also crucial to ensuring positive outcomes for your patients. In this blog, we'll explore some key quality metrics that orthopedic surgeons should be monitoring to improve quality outcomes.
Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care
I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your partnership in the MPOWERHealth Clinically Integrated Network. We recognize the challenging healthcare landscape that providers face, particularly in negotiating contracts with payors, and we appreciate your commitment to providing high-quality care to your patients.
Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care
As an orthopedic surgeon, you know how important it is to provide your patients with the best possible care. But providing high-quality care can be challenging, especially when you have a large patient population or complex cases. That's where care management can be incredibly helpful. In this blog, we'll explore the five key benefits of care management for patients and how it can help you as an orthopedic surgeon.
Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care
Exciting plans for clinical integration in 2023 and how it can increase the value of the network to payors and employers.
Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care
Now that you have your payor contracts in place, it's time to optimize for patient acquisition. Here are seven tips you can implement today:
Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care
In recent years, payors have been increasingly focused on connecting cost to quality in healthcare. This means that they are tightly connecting any improvements to contracts to the providers ability to demonstrate how they are reducing the overall cost of care while improving patient outcomes. Orthopedic surgeons are no exception, and data is playing a crucial role in driving payor contracting with these providers.
Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care
Orthopedic surgery can be a life-changing event for patients with chronic conditions. However, the management of these conditions plays a significant role in determining the success of the surgery and the patient's recovery. In this blog, we will explore the connection between the management of chronic conditions and positive outcomes in orthopedic surgery.
Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and the year 2023 is shaping up to be an exciting one. Here are some of the trends to watch for:
Topics: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Care, Musculoskeletal Care, Spine Bundles, Healthcare Analytics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Independent Physicians, Value-based care, Technology, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Practice Optimization, Advanced Payment Models, Payor Contracting, Hip and Knee Bundles, BCBSTX, Care Management, Transitional Care