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Enhancing patient understanding of orthopaedic conditions is essential to providing effective care. When patients fully comprehend their diagnoses and treatment plans, they are more likely to adhere to recommended therapies and make informed decisions about their health, which can...
At present, the world is facing a severe shortage of orthopaedic surgeons and specialists; in fact, this trend equally affects every healthcare system in the world. What is alarming is the increasing demand for orthopaedic care due to an...
Insurance policies and reimbursement rates are constantly changing, and dealing with them can be one of the last things you want to do after patient care. However, they are unavoidable. Despite the complexities, understanding and adapting to these changes...
Resolution Announcement:
U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced a settlement in a False Claims Act qui tam case involving a Tacoma physician accused of billing government insurance programs for medically unnecessary spinal surgeries. CHI Franciscan Health and St. Joseph Medical...
Maintaining Ethical Standards in Orthopaedic Clinical Trials
The ethical landscape of orthopaedic research, particularly concerning experimental treatments and clinical trials, involves critical considerations to ensure patient safety and informed consent. This...
Arkansas Sues Optum, Express Scripts, and Others Over Opioid Epidemic: Implications for Orthopaedic Professionals
Overview
The state of Arkansas has filed a lawsuit against Optum, OptumRx, UnitedHealth Group, Cigna's Evernorth, and its pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts, among others,...