Orthopedic Business

SAN DIEGO — Reimbursement and utilization rates have gradually declined for orthopedic surgeries in the CMS population, according to results presented here.

Orthopedic surgery is a marvelous field because we can make meaningful improvements in the comfort and function of patients disabled by arthritis, instability, tendon tears, developmental disorders and fractures.

According to results published in the Journal of Arthroplasty, compensation for orthopedic surgeons has declined 38% from 2000 to 2020 after adjusting for inflation.

For high-income earners, including physicians, getting funds directly into a Roth IRA or other after-tax accounts can be a complex challenge.

In the rapidly evolving health care landscape, orthopedic surgeons in private practice face numerous challenges that threaten their viability, with declining reimbursement rates at the forefront.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, David M. Glaser, JD, discusses changes to incident-to billing requirements made by CMS.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video, Jack M. Bert, MD, provides an overview of practice management issues discussed at Orthopedics Today Hawaii.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, David M. Glaser, JD, discusses the proposal from the Federal Trade Commission to ban noncompete agreements and the impact that may have on orthopedic practices and physicians.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Sam Moen discusses how direct contracting with employers can increase the revenue and profitability of an orthopedic practice.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Anthony A. Romeo, MD, discusses private equity and the various employment models for orthopedic surgeons in 2025.