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Orthopedics Today has put together a compilation of the five news stories and videos most viewed from July 2015 to keep you abreast of the current hot topics in orthopedics.

CMS announces new TJA initiative

The CMS has announced a proposal to hold hospitals accountable for the quality of care they provide Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries throughout the process of total joint arthroplasty. Read more.

PQRS: Health care focus shifts from volume to value

During the last several years, a seismic change has occurred in health care payment and delivery, shifting the focus from volume-based to value-based reimbursement. In value-based care, providers are rewarded for the kind of care they provide, not how much they provide. Read more.

Women attracted to orthopedics due to personal attributes, nature of the field

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Despite lack of role models and exposure to orthopedics, women currently practicing orthopedics were attracted to the field due to its nature and their personal attributes, according to a poster presented at the American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Read more.

U.S. News & World Report names Hospital for Special Surgery top orthopedic hospital

The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York has been named the No. 1 hospital for orthopedics in the country for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report. Read more.

Hemiarthroplasty, TSA offer lasting pain relief, improved range of motion

Both hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty offered lasting pain relief, and range of motion was improved at the long-term follow-up; however, unsatisfactory Neer ratings were high, according to study results. Read more.