The Subliminal Psychology behind Ordering Tests
Medical tests have come under close scrutiny in this era of health care cost containment. Test over-ordering is thought to …
Caring for Caregivers Was Key After Marathon Bombing
Events like the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing can have a tremendous emotional impact on any care provider—physicians, nurses, imaging techs, …
Editor’s Choice – March 3, 2014
Orthopaedic surgeons are frequently asked if the metal devices that they implant induce hypersensitivity reactions. In addition, during the workup …
Understanding the Difference Between “Digital” Doctors and “Social Doctors”
According to orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks, there is a big difference between a “digital” doctor and a “social” doctor …
ICD 10 Implementation – Are you the 80%
Oct. 1, 2014 is the deadline for ICD-10 conversion. However, according to a survey from the Workgroup for electronic data …
At Your Service – Concierge Style
Concierge medical practices are a growing segment of the healthcare industry. In a concierge practice, patients pay a retainer fee …
Top-Rated Orthopaedic App
Ankle & Foot Pro III is one of the highest-rated apps for orthopaedic surgeons, according to TopOrthoApps, a mobile app …
Does Financial Stability Mean Happiness for Orthopaedic Surgeons?
This year’s Medscape’s 2014 Lifestyle Report dives deeply into the lives of physicians outside their practices. The 2014 report, which …
Bipartisan Step Forward on SGR Repeal
Up against an April 1 deadline that would see Medicare payments to physicians plunge by nearly 24%, a bipartisan group …